Vijay Shanmugam, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Vijay Shanmugam is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Lancaster, CA with over 50 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vijay Shanmugam, M.D. has been part of the Lancaster medical community since 2006 in group practice. He has been in practice for 50+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 96.34/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in California
- Federal MIPS score higher than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
44215 15th St W #204, Lancaster, CA 93534-4014
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 82% of doctors in California on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202396.34/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.7 pts)
Better than 82% of MIPS-scored doctors in CaliforniaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.4 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
619
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
288
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,176
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $869k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention
US avg: 13.4%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$98 received from industry
4 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 Vijay Shanmugam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
50 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190040
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Vijay Shanmugam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vijay Shanmugam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lancaster 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 Vijay Shanmugam
Dr. Shanmugam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Lancaster, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 726-9220.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vijay Shanmugam
Practice Location
44215 15th St W #204, Lancaster, CA 93534-4014
Mailing Address
44215 15th St W #204, Lancaster, CA 93534-4014
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