Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Vivekanand Palavali, MD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Flint, MI

  • NPI 1881672962
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3380 Beecher Road, Ste A
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 820-6311
Mailing address
3380 Beecher RD, Suite A
Flint, MI 485323620

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 10, 2019
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Michigan #VP065576

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881672962. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
286
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$38,768
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 97 74 $86
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes 83 83 $210
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 58 45 $54
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 26 26 $168
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 22 12 $253

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 43. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$178
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc. 1 $120.20
Centinel Spine, LLC 1 $58.13

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$178

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
112
Patients
59
Total drug cost
$465
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 91 59 $411
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 21 0 $55

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Vivekanand Palavali's medical specialty?
Dr. Vivekanand Palavali practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Flint, MI.
Where does Dr. Vivekanand Palavali practice?
Dr. Vivekanand Palavali practices at 3380 Beecher Road, Flint, MI 48532. Office phone: 8108206311.
What is Dr. Vivekanand Palavali's NPI?
Dr. Vivekanand Palavali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881672962, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Vivekanand Palavali accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Vivekanand Palavali accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Vivekanand Palavali commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99205); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99212). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.