Vivek Buch, MD
NPI 1821352337 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Stanford, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vivek Buch, MD is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Stanford, CA (NPI 1821352337).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821352337
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A167057 (CA)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
86 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 | 32 | $150 |
| Insertion of Brain Neurostimulator Pulse Device With Connection to 2 Or More Electrode Arrays61886 | 19 | $998 |
| Removal of Skull Bone With Computer-Assisted Insertion of Neurostimulator Electrodes in Brain With Recording, Each Additional Array61868 | 18 | $509 |
| Removal of Skull Bone With Computer-Assisted Insertion of Neurostimulator Electrodes in Brain With Recording, First Array61867 | 17 | $2,441 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $150–$2,441 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14,155 across 46 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 222 Richmond StProvidence, RI 02903-4228Phone: (501) 240-8158
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-28
- Last updated
- 2024-04-26
- Certified
- 2024-04-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vivek Buch's NPI number?
- Vivek Buch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821352337, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vivek Buch's specialty?
- Vivek Buch is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vivek Buch located?
- Vivek Buch's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Pasteur Dr, Stanford, CA 94305-2200.
- What is Vivek Buch's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vivek Buch is (650) 723-4000.
- Does Vivek Buch accept Medicare?
- Vivek Buch is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vivek Buch's NPI active?
- Yes — Vivek Buch's NPI (1821352337) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-04-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.