Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar, MBBS

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · Stanford, CA

  • NPI 1083269187
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000
Additional location
200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-2633
fax (319) 356-2940

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2019 — 7 yrs on file
Profile last updated
October 29, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #SPI849 · Iowa #SP-0233

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1083269187. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
172
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$13,664
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 56 29 $59
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 30 28 $54
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 23 15 $46
62324 Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal 20 20 $83
64415 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 16 16 $65
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 14 14 $41
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 13 13 $338

In context: peer comparison

Among 80 peers in Stanford Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 30. This provider delivers 5.7× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's medical specialty?
Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar practices Anesthesiology Physician in Stanford, CA.
Where does Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar practice?
Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar practices at 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's NPI?
Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083269187, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration (HCPCS 01996); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.