Vigneswaran Kandiah, MD
Vigneswaran Kandiah is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Clinton, NY with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vigneswaran Kandiah, MD has been part of the Clinton medical community since 2005 in group practice. He has been in practice for 35+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 78.71/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in New York
- Uses generic medications more than 66% of reporting doctors in New York
- Federal MIPS score higher than 15% of MIPS-scored doctors in New York
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
101 College St, Clinton, NY 13323-1634
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202378.71/100
New York avg: 87 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.9 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.95%
New York avg: 3.5 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
0.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.7%
New York avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New YorkHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
371
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
772
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
11,977
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.03M
Percentile rankings compared against 8,064 reporting peers in New York.
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 Arthritis.
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
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Vigneswaran Kandiah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vigneswaran Kandiah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Clinton 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 Vigneswaran Kandiah
Dr. Kandiah is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Clinton, NY. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (315) 853-5532.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vigneswaran Kandiah
Practice Location
101 College St, Clinton, NY 13323-1634
Mailing Address
101 College St, Clinton, NY 13323-1634
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