Rakesh Vakhariya, D.O.
NPI 1184833667 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Sterling Heights, MI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Vakhariya, D.O. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Sterling Heights, MI (NPI 1184833667).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1184833667
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- D.O.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5101016022 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,511 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,379 | $125 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 298 | $194 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 179 | $88 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 111 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 85 | $163 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 553 | 135 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 479 | 158 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 262 | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 252 | 80 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 179 | 43 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 77 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,202 across 28 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-22
- Last updated
- 2015-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Vakhariya's NPI number?
- Rakesh Vakhariya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184833667, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Vakhariya's specialty?
- Rakesh Vakhariya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Vakhariya located?
- Rakesh Vakhariya's practice location on file with NPPES is 5456 15 Mile Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48310-5110.
- What is Rakesh Vakhariya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Vakhariya is (586) 977-7246.
- Does Rakesh Vakhariya accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Vakhariya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Vakhariya's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Vakhariya's NPI (1184833667) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.