Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vafi Salmasi, MD

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

  • NPI 1649542382
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 22 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 10, 2024
Year of graduation
2004 — 22 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207LP2900X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A141155

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1649542382. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
547
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$59,769
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 159 100 $91
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 118 112 $149
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 60 41 $162
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 54 21 $137
01996 Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 36 24 $69
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 31 28 $112
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 30 29 $6
96136 Administration of psychological or neuropsychological test, first 30 minutes 17 13 $26
G3002 Chronic pain management and treatment, monthly bundle including, diagnosis; assessment and monitoring; administration of a validated pain rating scale or tool; the development, implementation, revision, and/or maintenance of a person-centered care plan tha 15 13 $84
G0500 Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito 14 14 $6

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 107. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$10,641
Transactions
42
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
SPR Therapeutics, Inc 5 $3,327.24
Vertos Medical, Inc. 4 $2,798.71
Bioventus LLC 4 $1,830.75
Medtronic, Inc. 12 $750.66
Boston Scientific Corporation 4 $597.53
PAINTEQ LLC 7 $556.03
Saluda Medical Americas, Inc. 4 $463.73
Abbott Laboratories 1 $171.33
BIOTRONIK NRO, Inc. 1 $144.81

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$6,706
Food and Beverage
$2,524
Travel and Lodging
$1,411

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
187
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$19,906
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Baclofen Generic 37 0 $1,413
Celecoxib Generic 28 0 $1,141
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 23 0 $503
Buprenorphine Generic 17 0 $6,300
Gabapentin Generic 17 0 $1,228
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 16 0 $64
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 13 0 $326
Meloxicam Generic 13 0 $95
Pregabalin Generic 12 0 $530
Emgality Pen (Galcanezumab-Gnlm) Brand 11 0 $8,307

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Vafi Salmasi's medical specialty?
Dr. Vafi Salmasi practices Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Stanford, CA.
Where does Dr. Vafi Salmasi practice?
Dr. Vafi Salmasi practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 943052200. Office phone: 6507234000.
What is Dr. Vafi Salmasi's NPI?
Dr. Vafi Salmasi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1649542382, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vafi Salmasi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vafi Salmasi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vafi Salmasi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99215). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.