Viji Shankar, M.D.
NPI 1194911727 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Fayetteville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viji Shankar, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Fayetteville, NC (NPI 1194911727).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1194911727
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD437333 (PA)
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 tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
299 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 | 108 | $119 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 103 | $229 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 41 | $104 |
| Injection of Substance Into Middle Or Upper Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62321 | 32 | $238 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 15 | $295 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $104–$295 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 5 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 54 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 39 | 15 |
| Celecoxib | 25 | 16 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 13 | — |
| Meloxicam | 12 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$699 across 27 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 610 N Fayetteville St Ste 106Asheboro, NC 27203-4671Phone: (910) 687-4888
- 695 S Bennett StSouthern Pines, NC 28387-5919Phone: (910) 687-4888
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-09-18
- Last updated
- 2026-04-28
- Certified
- 2026-04-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viji Shankar's NPI number?
- Viji Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1194911727, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viji Shankar's specialty?
- Viji Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viji Shankar located?
- Viji Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2149 Valleygate Dr Ste 201, Fayetteville, NC 28304-3668.
- What is Viji Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viji Shankar is (910) 687-4888.
- Does Viji Shankar accept Medicare?
- Viji Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viji Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Viji Shankar's NPI (1194911727) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.