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Active NPI 1477518207 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Michael Edward Gauthier , MD

Anesthesiology • Virginia Beach, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Gauthier, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Virginia Beach, VA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Gauthier delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 2221 LEEWARD SHORE DR.

Dr. Gauthier is affiliated with Professional Anesthesia Group Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg, low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

2221 Leeward Shore Dr

Virginia Beach, VA 234511716

Telephone 7576414718

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Virginia Beach, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +16.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.8 Yrs
State Avg: 26.1 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
34 Specialists

Practicing in Virginia Beach, VA (1494 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
72.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gauthier (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Virginia Beach Specialty Average (19.8 Years) 19.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
J1010 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg
6,880 76 $1.25 $0.13
Q9967 Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml
222 93 $20.00 $0.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg
193 31 $5.00 $0.99
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg
184 14 $5.00 $0.11
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes
122 89 $173.00 $85.51
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
118 90 $262.00 $122.44
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
83 69 $835.00 $242.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
71 71 $404.00 $158.29
62321 Injection of substance into middle or upper spine canal using imaging guidance
32 27 $875.00 $253.43
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg
29 26 $100.00 $9.64
99442 Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes
28 26 $173.00 $87.71
64493 Injection of lower or sacral spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
18 11 $801.00 $218.99
62323 Injection of substance into lower spine canal using imaging guidance
17 13 $835.00 $89.97
64483 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level
16 14 $937.00 $252.20
64484 Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, each additional level
13 13 $448.00 $107.09
64490 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, single level
13 11 $879.00 $250.49
64491 Injection of upper or middle spine facet joint using imaging guidance, second level
13 11 $400.00 $126.22

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2025-05-01
Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License VA 0101232575

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Pain Medicine - Pain Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208VP0000X

State License VA 0101232575

Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Professional Anesthesia Group Llc

828 Healthy Way, Virginia Beach, VA 234627958

Phone: 7574958070

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

10 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location May 01, 2025

Registered at 2221 LEEWARD SHORE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234511716 (Tel: 7576414718)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 01, 2025

Registered at 2221 LEEWARD SHORE DR, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234511716 (Tel: 7576414718)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 01, 2025

Pain Medicine (License #0101232575 in VA)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 27, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 2546, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234502546 (Tel: 5734034897)

NPI Profile Active April 17, 2015

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 17, 2015

Registered at 329 EDWIN DR, SUITE 100, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234624522 (Tel: 7574642006)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 17, 2015

Registered at 329 EDWIN DR, SUITE 100, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 234624522 (Tel: 7574642006)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 17, 2015

Recorded as MICHAEL GAUTHIER, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 17, 2015

Anesthesiology (License #0101232575 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 17, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1477518207
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 17, 2006
Last Update: May 01, 2025
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

2221 Leeward Shore Dr

Virginia Beach, VA 234511716

Phone: 7576414718

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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