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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
- Primary practice
-
300 Pasteur Dr
Stanford, CA 943052200
(650) 723-4000
Credentials & registration
- 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
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
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
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
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
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
Frequently asked questions
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.