Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi, MD

Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1184887473
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 27 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 54601
(608) 782-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 30, 2018
Year of graduation
1999 — 27 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RP1001X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #52157
Medicaid
WI #1184887473

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184887473. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
809
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$111,771
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 367 125 $202
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 92 59 $114
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 64 43 $76
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 58 49 $14
31624 Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 55 48 $33
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 53 49 $81
31645 Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope 40 38 $133
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 30 28 $124
31500 Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 26 22 $129
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 12 12 $166

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$70
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
INTUITIVE SURGICAL, INC. 1 $50.81
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 1 $18.74

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$70

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi's medical specialty?
Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi practice?
Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 54601. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi's NPI?
Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184887473, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vijay Bandhakavi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Critical care (HCPCS 99291); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.