Vivek Kushwaha, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery (CMS) · Houston, TX
At a glance
18885 Katy Fwy, Houston, TX 77094-1103
Published activity: Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones) · Spinal fusion. View counts and coverage
NPPES record updated Jul 30, 2025. Public records can lag behind changes at a practice.
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Medicare & insurance
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18885 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094-1103
Additional reported practice locations
2600 North Loop W Ste 100Houston, TX 770928915
Phone: 7136506900
Fax: 8883555052
Education & affiliations
- Medical / professional school
- University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
- Graduation year
- 1991
- CMS specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
Practice groups
Reported hospital affiliations
- Ad Hospital East, Llc Houston, TX
- Altus Houston Hospital, Lp Houston, TX
- Houston Methodist West Hospital Houston, TX
- Memorial Hermann Hospital System Houston, TX
- Surgery Specialty Hospitals Of America Se Houston Pasadena, TX
Graduation year does not establish years in practice. A reported affiliation does not establish employment, current admitting privileges, or insurance participation.
Source: CMS National Downloadable File · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
Procedures in the public data
Reported activity can help you ask more informed questions about a practice’s services.
| Procedure category | Published Medicare activity |
|---|---|
| Laminectomy or laminotomy (partial removal of spine bones) | 16 |
| Spinal fusion | 52 |
CMS uses a one-year claims window with a reporting lag. Counts cover the Medicare activity included by CMS, not all patients. “1–10” is a published range. Volume is not a quality or outcomes score. Coverage and methodology
Source: CMS Utilization Data · Published Oct 15, 2026.
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Reported clinician measures
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Published clinical measures
- Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
- 17%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_039_overall. Collection type: REG. Measure denominator: 230.
- Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
- 49%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_130_overall. Collection type: EHR. Measure denominator: 2601.
- Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
- 12%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Lower rates indicate better performance for this inverse measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_238_overall. Collection type: EHR. Measure denominator: 454.
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- Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
- 0%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_317_overall. Collection type: EHR. Measure denominator: 1713.
- Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
- 12%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_318_overall. Collection type: EHR. Measure denominator: 425.
- Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
- 43%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_374_overall. Collection type: EHR. Measure denominator: 186.
- Osteoporosis Management in Women Who Had a Fracture
- 23%2024Published MIPS performance rate. Higher rates indicate better performance for this measure. Measure: MIPS_EC_418_overall. Collection type: REG. Measure denominator: 22.
Source: PY 2024 Clinician Public Reporting: MIPS Measures and Attestations · Published Sep 10, 2026.
Industry-reported general payments
Includes reported transfers of value, such as meals, travel, or consulting. Payments do not establish improper conduct or quality of care. Research funding and ownership values are excluded from this total.
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Reported purposes
| Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|
| Royalty or license | $141,887.00 |
| Travel and lodging | $2,665.70 |
| Food and beverage | $1,399.72 |
Reporting companies
| Company | Amount |
|---|---|
| SPINEART SA | $141,887.00 |
| SPINEART USA INC | $3,147.76 |
| PROVIDENCE MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC. | $521.38 |
| STRYKER CORPORATION | $165.78 |
| NEXT SCIENCE LLC | $145.57 |
| INTRINSIC THERAPEUTICS | $69.95 |
| ALAFAIR BIOSCIENCES, INC. | $14.98 |
Source: CMS 2025 payments grouped by covered recipient and nature of payments · Published Jun 30, 2026.
Professional details: NPI, taxonomy & registry record
Registry details
- Primary taxonomy
- Orthopedic Surgery (CMS)
- Taxonomy code
- 207XS0117X
- Enumeration date
- Dec 22, 2005
- Record updated
- Jul 30, 2025
More registry details
- Provider type
- Individual · Type 1
- Reported credentials
- M.D.
Reported taxonomies and licenses
207X00000X
License reported: K3290 TX
207XS0117X · Primary
License reported: K3290 TX
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Practice location
18885 Katy FwyHouston, TX 77094-1103
- Phone
- (281) 829-2000
- Fax
- (888) 355-5052
Mailing address
PO BOX 207HOUSTON, TX 770010207
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