Vivek Charu, MD
NPI 1164964466 · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Charu, MD is a Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1164964466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164964466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A162607 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
510 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Antibody Evaluation, Each Additional Single Antibody Stain Procedure88350 | 219 | $33 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue Including Interpretation and Report88313 | 115 | $13 |
| Antibody Evaluation, Initial Single Antibody Stain Procedure88346 | 30 | $40 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 29 | $39 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 25 | $42 |
| Electron Microscopy for Diagnosis88348 | 25 | $88 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-11-17
- Last updated
- 2024-03-13
- Certified
- 2024-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Charu's NPI number?
- Vivek Charu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164964466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Charu's specialty?
- Vivek Charu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Charu located?
- Vivek Charu's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Vivek Charu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Charu is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Vivek Charu accept Medicare?
- Vivek Charu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Charu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Charu's NPI (1164964466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.