Veena Sankar, M.D.
NPI 1215191416 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Veena Sankar, M.D. is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1215191416).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215191416
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.125292 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 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
179 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 62 | $97 |
| Injection of Lower Or Sacral Spine Facet Joint Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64493 | 31 | $133 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 29 | $124 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 18 | $127 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 15 | $118 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Or Steroid Into Joint Between Lower Spine and Hip Bone Using Imaging Guidance |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-16
- Last updated
- 2016-08-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Veena Sankar's NPI number?
- Veena Sankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215191416, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Veena Sankar's specialty?
- Veena Sankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Veena Sankar located?
- Veena Sankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 3006 Pearce Rd, Austin, TX 78730-4332.
- What is Veena Sankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Veena Sankar is (201) 317-1064.
- Does Veena Sankar accept Medicare?
- Veena Sankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Veena Sankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Veena Sankar's NPI (1215191416) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.