Vijay Babu, M.D.
NPI 1356501779 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Ocala, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijay Babu, M.D. is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Ocala, FL (NPI 1356501779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356501779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME126127 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,461 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 | 658 | $129 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 416 | $254 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 352 | $92 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 326 | $280 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 192 | $56 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 359 | 88 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 342 | 61 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 279 | 69 |
| Gabapentin | 167 | 46 |
| Diazepam | 108 | 100 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 82 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,000 across 31 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
- 2008-06-10
- Last updated
- 2022-04-26
- Certified
- 2022-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijay Babu's NPI number?
- Vijay Babu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356501779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijay Babu's specialty?
- Vijay Babu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijay Babu located?
- Vijay Babu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4600 Sw 46th Ct Ste 220&250, Ocala, FL 34474-5708.
- What is Vijay Babu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijay Babu is (352) 620-1980.
- Does Vijay Babu accept Medicare?
- Vijay Babu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijay Babu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijay Babu's NPI (1356501779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.