Vatsala Bhaskaran, M. D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Vatsala Bhaskaran is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Houston, TX with over 46 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vatsala Bhaskaran, M. D. provides psychiatry & neurology care in Houston, TX. She has been in practice for 46+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, mood disorders, and high cholesterol (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 93% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
12727 Featherwood Dr Suite 285, Houston, TX 77034-4907
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better97%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.2 pts)
Top 7% of reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
74
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
252
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,429
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $425k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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, Mood Disorders, and High Cholesterol.
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
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+34%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$462 received from industry
23 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 Vatsala Bhaskaran's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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 Vatsala Bhaskaran
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vatsala Bhaskaran for blood pressure monitoring, mood disorder follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Houston 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 Vatsala Bhaskaran
Dr. Bhaskaran is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (281) 922-7333.
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 Vatsala Bhaskaran
Practice Location
12727 Featherwood Dr Suite 285, Houston, TX 77034-4907
Mailing Address
12727 Featherwood Dr Suite 285, Houston, TX 77034-4907
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