Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1376579078
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 38 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6565 Fannin St
Houston, TX 770302703
(713) 394-6450
fax (314) 362-0369
Mailing address
Po Box 4701
Houston, TX 772104701

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 3, 2025
Year of graduation
1988 — 38 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #Q5889
Medicaid
MO #200090686

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376579078. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,822
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$68,363
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88112 Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique 405 355 $27
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 347 241 $35
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 318 83 $28
88173 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate with interpretation and report 192 143 $69
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique 133 113 $22
88172 Evaluation of fine needle aspirate 120 88 $35
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 96 89 $34
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block 53 16 $46
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report 52 43 $27
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity 41 27 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 115 peers in Houston Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's medical specialty?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan practice?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan practices at 6565 Fannin St, Houston, TX 770302703. Office phone: 7133946450.
What is Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's NPI?
Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376579078, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vijayalakshmi Padmanabhan commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (HCPCS 88112); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305); Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.