Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran, M.D.
Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1437418746
- Accepts Medicare
- 14 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300
Houston, TX 770242314
(713) 448-8048 - Additional location
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17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 450
Sugar Land, TX 774794983
(713) 486-7800
fax (713) 486-7830 - Additional location
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7777 Southwest Fwy Ste 840
Houston, TX 770741812
(713) 486-8080
fax (713) 486-8090 - Mailing address
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17520 W Grand Pkwy S Ste 450
Sugar Land, TX 774794983
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 3, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2012 — 14 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207T00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #S1534
- Medicaid
- TX #398138301
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1437418746. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
224
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$31,882
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 38 | 38 | $164 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 38 | 34 | $125 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 35 | 32 | $87 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 33 | 33 | $179 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 28 | 17 | $51 | |
22853 |
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion | 23 | 13 | $272 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 16 | 15 | $123 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 13 | 12 | $176 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 42 peers in this city , average services per provider: 37. This provider delivers 6.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$341
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stryker Corporation | 2 | $176.25 | |
| Globus Medical, Inc. | 1 | $100.63 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 2 | $42.55 | |
| SERVIER PHARMACEUTICALS LLC | 1 | $21.75 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
40
Patients
39
Total drug cost
$376
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | Generic | 18 | 17 | $221 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 11 | 11 | $24 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 11 | 11 | $132 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran's medical specialty?
Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran practice?
Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran practices at 920 Frostwood Dr Ste 2.300, Houston, TX 770242314. Office phone: 7134488048.
What is Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran's NPI?
Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437418746, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Krishanthan Vigneswaran commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.