DR. VIJAY H VAKHARIA M.D.
NPI 1659304442
Anesthesiology in Lewistown, PA

Q: What is Vijay Vakharia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijay Vakharia is 1659304442. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2006.

Q: What is Vijay Vakharia's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijay Vakharia was last updated on September 28, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 years 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.

Active since July 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

400 HIGHLAND AVE, LEWISTOWN, PA 17044(717) 242-7473 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 28, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Vijay H Vakharia M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIJAY H VAKHARIA M.D. (NPI 1659304442) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD044127L) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn Highlands Huntingdon, and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659304442

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VIJAY H VAKHARIACredential: M.D.

Location Address400 HIGHLAND AVELewistown, PA 17044

Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144

Phone(717) 242-7473

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980

Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 28, 2018

✔ NPI 1659304442 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD044127L

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.

400 HIGHLAND AVE, Lewistown, PA 17044

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001257635PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vijay H Vakharia M.d. 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 ID7618924051

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050407000179

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

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.

Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142

Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.

130 services94 patients

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812

Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.

37 services37 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.

32 services32 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

29 services29 patients

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402

Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.

17 services16 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480

Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.

13 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Penn Highlands Huntingdon

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntingdon, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390056

Location1225 Warm Springs AveHuntingdon, PA 16652 · Huntingdon County

Emergency services

Penn Highlands Dubois

Acute Care Hospitals · Dubois, PA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390086

Location100 Hospital AvenueDubois, PA 15801 · Clearfield County

Indiana Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Indiana, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390173

Location835 Hospital RoadIndiana, PA 15701 · Indiana County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Highlands Tyrone

Critical Access Hospitals · Tyrone, PA

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number391307

Location187 Hospital DriveTyrone, PA 16686 · Blair County

Emergency services

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