Vaibhav Kanawade, MD
NPI 1609356922 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Mission, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vaibhav Kanawade, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Mission, TX (NPI 1609356922).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609356922
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- T2407 (TX)
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
7 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
175 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 44 | $157 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 42 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 35 | $86 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 23 | $63 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 17 | $211 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ibuprofen | 39 | 25 |
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 35 | 31 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 | — |
| Meloxicam | 19 | 15 |
| Cephalexin | 17 | 15 |
| Gabapentin | 16 | 13 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 16 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,694 across 6 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
- 2018-08-16
- Last updated
- 2021-10-22
- Certified
- 2021-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vaibhav Kanawade's NPI number?
- Vaibhav Kanawade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609356922, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vaibhav Kanawade's specialty?
- Vaibhav Kanawade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vaibhav Kanawade located?
- Vaibhav Kanawade's practice location on file with NPPES is 910 S Bryan Rd Ste 205, Mission, TX 78572-6659.
- What is Vaibhav Kanawade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vaibhav Kanawade is (210) 709-4110.
- Does Vaibhav Kanawade accept Medicare?
- Vaibhav Kanawade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vaibhav Kanawade's NPI active?
- Yes — Vaibhav Kanawade's NPI (1609356922) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.