Richard Vasak, M.D.
NPI 1215213103 · Trauma Surgery Physician · Pasadena, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Vasak, M.D. is a Trauma Surgery Physician provider in Pasadena, CA (NPI 1215213103).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215213103
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Trauma Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A125307 (CA)
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
14 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
760 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 189 | $81 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 121 | $51 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 104 | $217 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 68 | $85 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan of Abdomen76705 | 51 | $29 |
| Limited Ultrasound Scan Behind Abdominal Cavity76775 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,504 across 2 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
- 2011-10-24
- Last updated
- 2017-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Vasak's NPI number?
- Richard Vasak's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215213103, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Vasak's specialty?
- Richard Vasak is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Trauma Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Vasak located?
- Richard Vasak's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W California Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91105-3010.
- What is Richard Vasak's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Vasak is (626) 397-5187.
- Does Richard Vasak accept Medicare?
- Richard Vasak is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Vasak's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Vasak's NPI (1215213103) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.