Dr. Nitin Tandon, MD

  • Houston, TX
  • Neurosurgeon
NPI1952341315PAC ID5991769291
Medicare services, 2024
134
Medicare patients, 2024
96
Part D claims, 2024
56
Publications
211
Clinical trials
2
Practice address
6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030
Practice phone
Call (713) 704-3700
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Primary practice

Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center

Hospital · Houston, Texas

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Dr. Nitin Tandon is a neurosurgeon in Houston, Texas

Dr. Tandon practices at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, part of Memorial Hermann Health System.

Dr. Tandon's NPI, 1952341315, was assigned on June 7, 2006. Dr. Tandon graduated from ArMed Forces Medical College Pune in 1993. Dr. Tandon holds Texas license M3762.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
5991769291
NPI enumeration date
June 7, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes
Practice phone
(713) 704-3700
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
60
Medical school graduation
1993

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Nitin Tandon practices at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas

Dr. Tandon's primary practice is Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center, at 6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030 in Harris County. The practice phone is (713) 704-3700.

Source: Dmand AI Affiliation Data

Dr. Nitin Tandon is affiliated with 3 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Tandon's primary practice is Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, part of Memorial Hermann Health System. Dr. Tandon is also affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital. The medical group on file is UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, Texas Medical Center. Dmand AI also links Dr. Tandon to 1 more group practice or clinic, named with a free account.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Nitin Tandon's practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Tandon practices, 3 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical CenterAvailable with a free account
+2 more affiliated sitesAvailable with a free account

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Dr. Nitin Tandon is one of 603 neurosurgeons in Texas

Neurological surgery is Dr. Tandon's primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207T00000X. Dmand AI has Dr. Tandon's licenses on file in 4 states: Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Washington.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Neurological surgery, TexasPrimaryLicense M3762 · 2006 to 2026 · taxonomy 207T00000X
  • Ohio license2004 to 2007
  • Pennsylvania license2004 to 2006
  • Washington license1995 to 1997

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists craniotomy among the conditions Dr. Tandon treats.

Neurosurgeons near Dr. Tandon

Counts of neurosurgeons with a Dmand AI profile, by place and practice. Each opens the list.

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Nitin Tandon billed Medicare for 134 services in 2024

CMS data shows 134 Medicare services from Dr. Tandon across 5 procedure codes in 2024, for 96 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $30,857 for them.

Medicare services, 2024134
Medicare patients96
Paid by Medicare$30,857
Procedure codes5

Dr. Tandon's Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Office and hospital visits
2023: 792024: 869%
Surgery
2023: 562024: 4814%

Where Dr. Tandon's Medicare services took place, 2024

  • In an office8664%
  • In a facility4836%

Dr. Tandon compared with the Texas median for neurosurgeons, 2024

  • Dr. Tandon
  • Texas median
Medicare services
134vs 21237% below
Medicare patients
96vs 13830% below
Part D claims
29vs 5850% below

Medians across 518 neurosurgeons in Texas with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Tandon's most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024

CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Nitin Tandon treated 96 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 68

CMS counts 96 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Tandon in 2024. The largest group is 65 to 74, with 42 patients. 69% of them have high blood pressure, and 65% have high cholesterol. 13% are also on Medicaid. Their average risk score is 1.20, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Tandon's median patient age at 68, with 61% women.

Medicare patients, 202496
Average age68
Average risk score1.20
Also on Medicaid13%

Dr. Tandon's Medicare patients by age, 2024

CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.

Dr. Tandon's Medicare patients by sex, 2024

  • Women4850%
  • Men4850%

Chronic conditions among Dr. Tandon's Medicare patients, 2024

  1. High blood pressure69%
  2. High cholesterol65%
  3. Arthritis47%
  4. Anxiety32%
  5. Mood disorders32%
  6. Depression29%
  7. Diabetes24%
  8. Ischemic heart disease24%

Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.

Dr. Tandon's patients across all payers

Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.

Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 68

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women61%
  • Men39%

Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Nitin Tandon wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Tandon wrote 56 Medicare Part D claims for 39 patients. 84% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 29 of them, across 1 drug with 11 or more claims each, at $276 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 16 claims across 1 drug.

Part D claims, 202456
Drugs named by CMS1
Total drug cost$276
Part D patients39

Dr. Tandon's Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic47 claims84%
  • Brand-name and other9 claims16%

Dr. Tandon's most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Drug classes CMS tracks in Dr. Tandon's Part D claims, 2024

  • Opioids59%33 of 56 claims

Share of all Part D claims for each drug class CMS reports on. Classes with no claims are left out.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2023 to 2024

  • 2023
  • 2024
Claims for drugs CMS names
2023: 162024: 2981%

Drugs named by CMS: 1 in 2024, 1 in 2023.

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Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

Dr. Nitin Tandon scored 85 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 85 out of 100 for Dr. Tandon for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Tandon accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment. CMS lists Dr. Tandon as offering telehealth.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Offers telehealth
Yes

Dr. Tandon's MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 85of 100Final score
  • 68.7of 100Quality
  • 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities
  • 73of 100Cost

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Nitin Tandon has 211 publications on record

Dmand AI links 211 papers to Dr. Tandon, published from 2008 to 2025. 2022 was the busiest year, with 18. The most frequent topics are Brain Mapping, Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Electroencephalography. Dr. Tandon has published most often in Epilepsia. Dr. Tandon's most frequent co-authors are Giridhar P. Kalamangalam, MD, Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD and Jeremy D. Slater, MD.

Papers211
Years published2008 to 2025

Dr. Tandon's papers by year, 2016 to 2025

Topics Dr. Tandon writes about most

  • Brain Mapping
  • Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  • Electroencephalography
  • Epilepsy
  • Brain Neoplasms
  • Brain
  • Glioblastoma
  • Language

Dr. Tandon's most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Tandon

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See who Dr. Tandon researches with

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Nitin Tandon has worked on 2 clinical trials

Dmand AI links Dr. Tandon to 2 clinical trials. 1 is still active or recruiting. Conditions studied include Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe and Epilepsies, Partial.

Conditions in Dr. Tandon's trials

  • Epilepsy, Temporal Lobe
  • Epilepsies, Partial

Investigators on the most trials with Dr. Tandon

Recent clinical trials with Dr. Tandon

Sources: Dmand AI Research Linkage; and ClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine)

Dr. Nitin Tandon received $5,798 in industry payments from 2016 to 2025

CMS Open Payments shows 44 general payments to Dr. Tandon from 13 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2025. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 51% of the total. Medtronic, Inc. paid the most, $4,093. It also lists 315 research payments totaling $116,101 from 2020 to 2025.

General payments to Dr. Tandon by program year, 2016 to 2025

General payments to Dr. Tandon by kind, 2016 to 2025

$5.8Kin total
  • Food and beverage$2,94851%
  • Consulting fees$2,85049%

Companies that paid Dr. Tandon the most, 2016 to 2025

Share is of all general payments to this clinician.

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Nitin Tandon has 9 awards and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 9 awards for Dr. Tandon, most recently Best Doctors in Houston in 2016.

Awards and honors for Dr. Tandon

  1. 2016
    • Best Doctors in Houston
  2. 2015
    • Best Teacher Award
  3. 2013
    • America’s Top Surgeons
    • Patient’s Choice Awards
  4. 2009
    • Special recognition award
  5. 2003
    • Resident Award
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Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Nitin Tandon graduated from ArMed Forces Medical College Pune

Dr. Tandon graduated from ArMed Forces Medical College Pune in 1993. Dr. Tandon is a member of AANS.

  1. Medical schoolArMed Forces Medical College Pune

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Nitin Tandon accepts plans from 21 insurance carriers

Dr. Tandon is in network with 21 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 14. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

Plan types Dr. Tandon accepts, by number of carriers

  1. PPO14
  2. HMO12
  3. Medicare10
  4. POS4
  5. EPO2

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Nitin Tandon's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Clinical trials and co-investigatorsDmand AI Research LinkageClinicalTrials.gov (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Nitin Tandon's NPI number?

Dr. Nitin Tandon's NPI number is 1952341315. It was assigned on June 7, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Nitin Tandon?

Dr. Nitin Tandon is a neurosurgeon in Houston, Texas. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Neurological Surgery Physician (taxonomy code 207T00000X).

Where does Dr. Nitin Tandon practice?

Dr. Tandon practices at 6411 Fannin, Houston, TX 77030. Dr. Tandon's primary practice is Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas, part of Memorial Hermann Health System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Tandon to 1 group practice or clinic.

What is Dr. Nitin Tandon's office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Tandon is (713) 704-3700.

What is Dr. Nitin Tandon's medical license number?

Dr. Tandon holds Texas license M3762, one of the licenses on file in 4 states.

Which states has Dr. Nitin Tandon been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Tandon in Texas (2006 to 2026), Ohio (2004 to 2007), Pennsylvania (2004 to 2006) and Washington (1995 to 1997).

Which hospitals is Dr. Nitin Tandon affiliated with?

Dr. Tandon practices at Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center in Houston, Texas. Dr. Tandon is also affiliated with Memorial Hermann Greater Heights Hospital.

What medical group is Dr. Nitin Tandon part of?

Dr. Tandon is linked to UTHealth Houston Neurosciences, Texas Medical Center.

Does Dr. Nitin Tandon accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Tandon billed Medicare for 134 services in 2024, and Dr. Tandon accepts Medicare assignment.

Does Dr. Nitin Tandon offer telehealth?

Yes. The CMS Doctors and Clinicians file lists Dr. Tandon as offering telehealth services.

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What is Dr. Nitin Tandon's MIPS score?

Dr. Tandon's MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 85 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

How many Medicare patients does Dr. Nitin Tandon see?

CMS counts 96 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Tandon in 2024, with an average age of 68.

What services does Dr. Nitin Tandon bill to Medicare?

In 2024, Dr. Tandon's most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99205), office visit, established patient (99215) and surgery: brain, spine and nerves (61886).

Where did Dr. Nitin Tandon go to medical school?

Dr. Tandon graduated from ArMed Forces Medical College Pune in 1993.

What drugs does Dr. Nitin Tandon prescribe most?

In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Tandon's most prescribed drugs by claims were Acetaminophen-Codeine.

Has Dr. Nitin Tandon received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $5,798 in general payments to Dr. Tandon from 13 companies from 2016 to 2025. The largest total came from Medtronic, Inc.

How long has Dr. Nitin Tandon been practicing?

Dr. Tandon graduated from medical school in 1993, 33 years ago.

Does Dr. Nitin Tandon do research?

Dmand AI links 211 publications to Dr. Tandon, published from 2008 to 2025. Dr. Tandon has worked on 2 clinical trials.

Who does Dr. Nitin Tandon publish with?

Dr. Tandon's most frequent co-authors are Giridhar P. Kalamangalam, MD (17 shared papers), Samden Dorjee Lhatoo, MD (14 shared papers) and Jeremy D. Slater, MD (13 shared papers).

What insurance does Dr. Nitin Tandon accept?

Dr. Tandon is in network with 21 carriers, including Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. PPO plans come from the most carriers, 14. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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