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Pain Physicians of Indiana PC

Q: What type of organization is Pain Physicians of Indiana PC?

Pain Physicians of Indiana PC is registered in NPPES as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).

Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician in Merrillville, IN · enumerated 2012 · authorized official Tarek Shahbandar, Ceo/President.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

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Registry record

Entity type Organization (Type 2)

Legal business name Pain Physicians of Indiana PC

Other name <Unavail>

Practice address 8687 Connecticut St, Ste D, Merrillville, IN, 46410

Phone (219) 750-9630

Fax (219) 750-9451

Enumeration date Apr 4, 2012

Last updated in NPPES Oct 20, 2015

Taxonomy & classification

207LP2900X Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Primary

2081P2900X Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Secondary

Authorized official

Name Tarek Shahbandar

Title Ceo/President

Phone (219) 750-9630

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
201066350A	Medicaid	IN	-

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Frequently asked questions

What type of organization is Pain Physicians of Indiana PC?

Pain Physicians of Indiana PC is registered in NPPES as a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (its primary provider taxonomy).

What is a Type 2 NPI?

A Type 2 NPI identifies an organization (group practice, hospital, pharmacy, lab), while Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers. Organizations bill under their Type 2 NPI.

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Tarek Shahbandar Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Merrillville, IN NPI 1922007749 Kosin Thupvong Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Merrillville, IN NPI 1235249558 Pakorn Tara Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Merrillville, IN NPI 1881797397 Joseph Venditti Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Merrillville, IN NPI 1659466639 Arif Hussain Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation) Physician · Merrillville, IN NPI 1073833745 Alexis Alvarado Medical Physician Assistant · Merillville, IL NPI 1174861090 Green Surgical, LLC. Pain Clinic/Center · Merrillville, IN NPI 1235687666

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2015-10-20.