Ashit K Vijapura, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(813) 754-1496Plant City, FL
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

With over 47 years in psychiatry & neurology, Ashit K Vijapura, M.D. is a long-established psychiatry psychiatry & neurology specialist in Plant City. With 47+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Plant City area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, depression, and anxiety.

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 85% of reporting doctors in Florida
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 698 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in FLSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Plant City47+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 1252dNPPES updated 2022-12-01 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

802 W Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd Ste D, Plant City, FL 33563-5105

Fax: (813) 754-2553
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.9%

Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)

Better than 85% of reporting doctors in Florida

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

374

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

474

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

5,360

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $537k

Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Depression
Higher than avg (+43%)75%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Higher than avg (+10%)59%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Alzheimer's / Dementia
58%

Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline

Bipolar Disorder
38%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.1k received from industry

39 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ashit K Vijapura's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Oct 16, 2020

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 47 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Ashit K Vijapura

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Ashit K Vijapura for blood pressure monitoring, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Plant City required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Ashit K Vijapura

Dr. Vijapura is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Plant City, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (813) 754-1496.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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