Ravi Vakani, MD
NPI 1972869253 · Neurology Physician · Marina Del Rey, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ravi Vakani, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Marina Del Rey, CA (NPI 1972869253).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972869253
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A149648 (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
14 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
2,115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 925 | $124 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 342 | $190 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 176 | $181 |
| 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 | 95 | $17 |
| Injection of Chemical for Paralysis of Facial and Neck Nerve Muscles on Both Sides of Face64615 | 86 | $153 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 205 | 54 |
| Memantine Hcl | 63 | 20 |
| Rizatriptan Benzoatebrand: Rizatriptan | 59 | 13 |
| Pregabalin | 55 | — |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 53 | 17 |
| Sumatriptan Succinate | 35 | — |
| Levetiracetam | 33 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,236 across 54 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
- 2012-04-11
- Last updated
- 2019-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ravi Vakani's NPI number?
- Ravi Vakani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972869253, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ravi Vakani's specialty?
- Ravi Vakani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ravi Vakani located?
- Ravi Vakani's practice location on file with NPPES is 4640 Admiralty Way Ste 1020, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292-6641.
- What is Ravi Vakani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ravi Vakani is (424) 314-6080.
- Does Ravi Vakani accept Medicare?
- Ravi Vakani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ravi Vakani's NPI active?
- Yes — Ravi Vakani's NPI (1972869253) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.