Vasanthi Arumugam, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Vasanthi Arumugam, M.D. has been part of the Elmhurst medical community since 2006 in group practice. With 39+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Elmhurst area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7901 Broadway Room A1-9, Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
57
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,803
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.44M
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.
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, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$499 received from industry
28 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
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 Vasanthi Arumugam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
39 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Mailing address
17227 Highland Ave Suite 1b, Jamaica, NY 11432-2800
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Vasanthi Arumugam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vasanthi Arumugam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Elmhurst 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 Vasanthi Arumugam
Dr. Arumugam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Elmhurst, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 334-4952.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vasanthi Arumugam
Practice Location
7901 Broadway Room A1-9, Elmhurst, NY 11373-1329
Mailing Address
17227 Highland Ave Suite 1b, Jamaica, NY 11432-2800
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