Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pinky Vaidya, M.D.

Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Rheumatology Physician · Little River, SC

  • NPI 1639467152
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3980 Highway 9 E Ste 340
Little River, SC 295668165
(843) 366-3040
fax (843) 366-3041
Additional location
50 Maude St, Floor 2
Providence, RI 029084325
(401) 456-2000
Mailing address
Po Box 3239
Florence, SC 295023239

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 22, 2021
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RR0500X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
South Carolina #40833 · Rhode Island #MD15487

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639467152. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,531
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$135,088
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 496 314 $120
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 369 304 $85
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 301 66 $1
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 166 166 $156
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 101 101 $106
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 48 37 $65
20600 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint 35 20 $46
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 15 14 $161

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 191. This provider delivers 8.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$1,057
Transactions
59
Manufacturers
9
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 16 $232.53
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 12 $201.19
ABBVIE INC. 9 $182.56
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. 7 $114.52
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 5 $114.43
Radius Health, Inc. 4 $88.87
PFIZER INC. 3 $58.39
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP 2 $49.93
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $14.28

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$1,057

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,374
Patients
1,055
Total drug cost
$85,356
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate Generic 517 169 $25,168
Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) Brand 468 122 $12,422
Gabapentin Generic 460 128 $6,901
Prednisone Generic 411 115 $2,525
Duloxetine Hcl Generic 301 88 $10,565
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 247 75 $4,481
Leflunomide Generic 187 57 $11,818
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl Generic 167 51 $1,324
Celecoxib Generic 136 48 $3,852
Pregabalin Generic 132 46 $3,560

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Pinky Vaidya's medical specialty?
Dr. Pinky Vaidya practices Rheumatology Physician in Little River, SC.
Where does Dr. Pinky Vaidya practice?
Dr. Pinky Vaidya practices at 3980 Highway 9 E Ste 340, Little River, SC 295668165. Office phone: 8433663040.
What is Dr. Pinky Vaidya's NPI?
Dr. Pinky Vaidya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639467152, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pinky Vaidya accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pinky Vaidya accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pinky Vaidya commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.