VIVEK P BUCH MD
NPI 1821352337
Neurological Surgery in Stanford, CA

Active since June 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
76.5/100
CMS Quality Rating
300 PASTEUR DR, STANFORD, CA 94305(650) 723-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 26, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Vivek P Buch Md NPPES

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

VIVEK P BUCH MD (NPI 1821352337) is an individual neurological surgery provider in Stanford, California, licensed in California (A167057) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Providence, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821352337
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207T00000X
Provider Legal NameVIVEK P BUCHCredential: MD
Location Address300 PASTEUR DRStanford, CA 94305-2200
Mailing Address300 Pasteur DrStanford, CA 94305-2200 · (650) 723-4000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 26, 2024
NPPES CertifiedApril 26, 2024
NPI 1821352337 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNeurological SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207T00000X
License Licensed in CA · A167057
Definition

A neurological surgeon provides the operative and non-operative management (i.e., prevention, diagnosis, evaluation, treatment, critical care, and rehabilitation) of disorders of the central, peripheral, and autonomic nervous systems, including their supporting structures and vascular supply; the evaluation and treatment of pathological processes which modify function or activity of the nervous system; and the operative and non-operative management of pain. A neurological surgeon treats patients with disorders of the nervous system; disorders of the brain, meninges, skull, and their blood supply, including the extracranial carotid and vertebral arteries; disorders of the pituitary gland; disorders of the spinal cord, meninges, and vertebral column, including those which may require treatment by spinal fusion or instrumentation; and disorders of the cranial and spinal nerves throughout their distribution.

300 PASTEUR DR, Stanford, CA 94305

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1222 Richmond StProvidence, RI 02903-4228 · Phone (501) 240-8158

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vivek P Buch Md 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 ID8628499258
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200605001291
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 4

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
32 services32 patients
Insertion of brain neurostimulator pulse device with connection to 2 or more electrode arrays 61886
This procedure involves placing a small device, called a neurostimulator, in your brain. It sends electrical impulses via 2 or more connected electrodes to specific brain areas to help control symptoms. It's a safe and common procedure.
19 services19 patients
Removal of skull bone with computer-assisted insertion of neurostimulator electrodes in brain with recording, each additional array 61868
This procedure involves taking out a piece of skull bone to place neurostimulator electrodes in the brain using computer assistance. The electrodes help regulate abnormal brain activity. The process is repeated for each additional array. This is done under professional supervision.
18 services17 patients
Removal of skull bone with computer-assisted insertion of neurostimulator electrodes in brain with recording, first array 61867
This procedure involves the careful removal of a small portion of the skull, and with the aid of computer technology, electrodes are inserted into the brain. These electrodes help in brain activity recording and stimulation. This is the first array or set.
17 services17 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94305 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$156.67 typical visit price
range $70.37 – $206.04
Typical copayment $39.16 (range $17.59 – $51.51)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$86.56 typical visit price
range $23.96 – $169.60
Typical copayment $21.64 (range $5.99 – $42.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.5/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.31
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost43.95

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.

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
300 PASTEUR DR, ALWAY BUILD M211, MC 5187
STANFORD, CA 94305
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Nurse Practitioner
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Neurological Surgery
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
300 PASTEUR DR, LANE 235
STANFORD, CA 94305
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
300 PASTEUR DR
STANFORD, CA 94305

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 Vivek Buch's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivek Buch is 1821352337. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 28, 2012.

Where is Vivek Buch located?

Vivek Buch practices at 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305. The listed phone number is (650) 723-4000.

What is Vivek Buch's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Neurological Surgery with taxonomy code 207T00000X.

Is Vivek Buch enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivek Buch 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vivek Buch was last updated on April 26, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.