Vivianne Tawfik, MD
NPI 1679716252 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivianne Tawfik, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1679716252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679716252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A113563 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
204 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 109 | $139 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 52 | $19 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 25 | $185 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 18 | $209 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $19–$209 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pregabalin | 69 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 46 | — |
| Baclofen | 36 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 36 | — |
| Nortriptyline Hcl | 26 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | — |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-04-13
- Last updated
- 2024-04-12
- Certified
- 2024-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivianne Tawfik's NPI number?
- Vivianne Tawfik's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679716252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivianne Tawfik's specialty?
- Vivianne Tawfik is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivianne Tawfik located?
- Vivianne Tawfik's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203.
- What is Vivianne Tawfik's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivianne Tawfik is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Vivianne Tawfik accept Medicare?
- Vivianne Tawfik is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivianne Tawfik's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivianne Tawfik's NPI (1679716252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.