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Dr. Vasavi Malineni, M.D.
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Houston, TX
- NPI 1720037229
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 80.8 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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7710 Beechnut St, Suite 100
Houston, TX 770743100
(713) 777-7145
fax (713) 337-4803 - Additional location
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11914 Astoria Blvd Ste 680
Houston, TX 770896081
(281) 484-7171 - Additional location
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7737 Southwest Fwy Ste 600
Houston, TX 770741823
fax (832) 598-4995 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3135, Dept 1
Houston, TX 772533135
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 25, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Texas #L9334
- Medicaid
- TX #172898201
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720037229. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,335
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$286,614
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 709 | 333 | $131 | |
83861 |
Microfluid analysis of tears | 486 | 161 | $22 | |
92014 |
Established patient complete exam of visual system | 376 | 303 | $129 | |
92083 |
Exam of visual field with extended testing | 261 | 213 | $64 | |
92133 |
Imaging of optic nerve | 224 | 188 | $37 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 222 | 159 | $40 | |
92202 |
Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | 198 | 145 | $16 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 135 | 97 | $91 | |
92250 |
Photography of the retina | 116 | 111 | $35 | |
92020 |
Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | 108 | 100 | $28 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 85 peers in Houston Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 248. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,031
Transactions
33
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 21 | $501.07 | |
| Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, INC. | 5 | $313.17 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 3 | $128.58 | |
| Sight Sciences, INC. | 1 | $22.67 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 1 | $22.38 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 1 | $21.70 | |
| Harrow Eye, LLC | 1 | $21.52 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,434
Patients
1,685
Total drug cost
$1,067,026
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | Generic | 854 | 293 | $23,398 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 355 | 190 | $512,816 |
| Lumigan (Bimatoprost) | Brand | 329 | 103 | $231,648 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | Generic | 289 | 118 | $8,533 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 270 | 179 | $15,069 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | Generic | 256 | 185 | $12,264 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | Generic | 249 | 183 | $4,958 |
| Fluorometholone | Generic | 194 | 139 | $13,802 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | Generic | 139 | 50 | $5,338 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 106 | 37 | $4,073 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Vasavi Malineni's medical specialty?
Dr. Vasavi Malineni practices Ophthalmology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Vasavi Malineni practice?
Dr. Vasavi Malineni practices at 7710 Beechnut St, Houston, TX 770743100. Office phone: 7137777145.
What is Dr. Vasavi Malineni's NPI?
Dr. Vasavi Malineni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720037229, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vasavi Malineni accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vasavi Malineni accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vasavi Malineni commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Microfluid analysis of tears (HCPCS 83861); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.