Michael Vaezi, MD, PHD
NPI 1861576977 · Gastroenterology Physician · Nashville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Vaezi, MD, PHD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Nashville, TN (NPI 1861576977).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861576977
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD40379 (TN)
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
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
480 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43235 | 110 | $110 |
| Dilation of Esophagus43450 | 100 | $38 |
| Balloon Dilation of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope, Less Than 3.0 Cm43249 | 93 | $140 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 53 | $115 |
| Study of Esophagus to Assess Movement91010 | 26 | $61 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 94 | 29 |
| Famotidine | 53 | 16 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 32 | 11 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 22 | 21 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 18 | — |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 | — |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,095 across 10 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2022-03-14
- Certified
- 2022-03-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Vaezi's NPI number?
- Michael Vaezi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861576977, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Vaezi's specialty?
- Michael Vaezi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Michael Vaezi located?
- Michael Vaezi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3601 Tvc, Nashville, TN 37232-0001.
- What is Michael Vaezi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Vaezi is (615) 322-3000.
- Does Michael Vaezi accept Medicare?
- Michael Vaezi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Vaezi's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Vaezi's NPI (1861576977) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.