Asokumar Buvanendran
NPI 1598781676 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Asokumar Buvanendran is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1598781676).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598781676
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036097070 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
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
285 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 | 76 | $130 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 35 | $59 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 33 | $224 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 29 | $168 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 28 | $63 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 20 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 81 | 24 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 32 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 68 | 27 |
| Baclofen | 58 | 24 |
| Celecoxib | 50 | 15 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 30 | 11 |
| Meloxicam | 25 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,400 across 25 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
- 2006-07-14
- Last updated
- 2014-08-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Asokumar Buvanendran's NPI number?
- Asokumar Buvanendran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598781676, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Asokumar Buvanendran's specialty?
- Asokumar Buvanendran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Asokumar Buvanendran located?
- Asokumar Buvanendran's practice location on file with NPPES is 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612-3833.
- What is Asokumar Buvanendran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Asokumar Buvanendran is (312) 942-6504.
- Does Asokumar Buvanendran accept Medicare?
- Asokumar Buvanendran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Asokumar Buvanendran's NPI active?
- Yes — Asokumar Buvanendran's NPI (1598781676) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-08-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.