Nihir Waghela
NPI 1750525879 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Aurora, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nihir Waghela is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Aurora, IL (NPI 1750525879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1750525879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036132172 (IL)
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
17 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
687 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 127 | $34 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Knee Nerve Branch Using Imaging Guidance64454 | 115 | $85 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 112 | $165 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 75 | $176 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 60 | $69 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Other Nerve Or Branch64450 | 42 | $30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$46 across 1 record (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
- 2009-04-21
- Last updated
- 2014-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nihir Waghela's NPI number?
- Nihir Waghela's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750525879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nihir Waghela's specialty?
- Nihir Waghela is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nihir Waghela located?
- Nihir Waghela's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 Ogden Ave, Aurora, IL 60504.
- What is Nihir Waghela's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nihir Waghela is (816) 838-7641.
- Does Nihir Waghela accept Medicare?
- Nihir Waghela is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nihir Waghela's NPI active?
- Yes — Nihir Waghela's NPI (1750525879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.