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RAKESH SONDEKOPPAM VIJAYASHANKAR MBBS
NPI 1083269187
Anesthesiology in Stanford, CA

Active since August 06, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, STANFORD, CA 94305(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 29, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar Mbbs NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RAKESH SONDEKOPPAM VIJAYASHANKAR MBBS (NPI 1083269187) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Stanford, California, licensed in California (SPI849) and active in the NPI registry since August 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Iowa City, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083269187
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRAKESH SONDEKOPPAM VIJAYASHANKARCredential: MBBS
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRIVEStanford, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DriveStanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 723-4000
Phone(650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 29, 2024
NPPES CertifiedOctober 24, 2024
✔ NPI 1083269187 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · SPI849✔ Licensed in IA · SP-0233
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, Stanford, CA 94305
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1200 Hawkins DrIowa City, IA 52242-1009 · Phone (319) 356-2633 · Fax (319) 356-2940

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar Mbbs is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9638407331
PECOS Enrollment IDI20241021002095
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Stanford Health Care
Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
Stanford, CA 94305
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 4,258 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437292927 (650) 723-4000
Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile
0.2 mi
Children
725 WELCH RD
Palo Alto, CA 94304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3,617 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417907940 (650) 498-6762

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Daily hospital management of continuous spinal drug administration 01996
Continuous spinal drug administration is a hospital procedure where medication is delivered directly into the spinal fluid through a small tube. It helps manage pain or other conditions. Daily hospital management involves monitoring for effectiveness and any potential side effects.
30 services18 patients
Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
18 services18 patients
Insertion of tube and injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal 62324
This procedure involves placing a tube into your middle or upper spine canal. A substance is then injected through the tube. This can help diagnose or treat various conditions related to the spine and nervous system. It is performed by skilled healthcare professionals.
17 services17 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
12 services12 patients
Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle through catheter 64416
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent, often combined with a steroid, into the nerve bundle in your arm. It's typically done via continuous infusion. The aim is to manage pain and reduce inflammation, enhancing your comfort and recovery.
11 services11 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ANDREA LORENZE M.D.
Hospitalist
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, LANE 154
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-6661
MARTINA LEFTEROVA M.D., PH.D.
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, LANE 235
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 725-8383
DR. JEFFREY XING MD, PHD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, H1330, MC: 5621
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-7816
DR. MICHAEL B FOWLER MB, FRCP
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, FALK CVRC 295
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-7846
ARIAN MANSUR
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-5948
ERIK WILLIAM NOHR MD
Pathology (Molecular Genetic Pathology)
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, ROOM L235, MC:5324
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-5252
DR. SAMUEL J. S. RUBIN PHD, MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
300 PASTEUR DRIVE, LANE 154
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-6661
ALAN LYNN RINGOLD MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DRIVE
STANFORD, CA 94305
Santa Clara County (650) 723-4000

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar is 1083269187. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2019.

Where is Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar located?

Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar practices at 300 Pasteur Drive, Stanford, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Stanford Health Care (Stanford, CA) and Lpch Medical Group Div Of Lucile (Palo Alto, CA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Sondekoppam Vijayashankar was last updated on October 29, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.