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Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi, MD

Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician in Galveston, TX · enumerated 2006.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

1215016837

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Vinod Kumar Panchbhavi
Credential MD
Sex Male
Practice address 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX, 77555
Fax (409) 772-0885
Enumeration date Nov 3, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Aug 26, 2025

Taxonomy & licenses

207X00000X Orthopaedic Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License M4419 (TX) Secondary
207XX0004X Orthopaedic Foot and Ankle Surgery Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License M4419 (TX) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
162893501 Medicaid TX -

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Frequently asked questions

Where does Vinod Panchbhavi practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Galveston, TX. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Vinod Panchbhavi?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Vinod Panchbhavi is 1215016837, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2025-08-26.