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 .
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Drive
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000 - Additional location
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200 Hawkins Dr
Iowa City, IA 522421009
(319) 356-2633
fax (319) 356-2940
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
Frequently asked questions
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.