Sandhya Venugopal, M.D.
NPI 1013921253 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sandhya Venugopal, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1013921253).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013921253
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A91083 (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
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
3,824 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 2,127 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 373 | $69 |
| Heart Rhythm Review and Interpretation of Continous External Ekg Over 8-15 Days93248 | 296 | $26 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 149 | $80 |
| 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 | 131 | $17 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 123 | 38 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 89 | 28 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 81 | 25 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 69 | 21 |
| Spironolactone | 52 | 12 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 43 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$181 across 4 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
- 2006-07-27
- Last updated
- 2011-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sandhya Venugopal's NPI number?
- Sandhya Venugopal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013921253, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sandhya Venugopal's specialty?
- Sandhya Venugopal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sandhya Venugopal located?
- Sandhya Venugopal's practice location on file with NPPES is 4860 Y St, Sacramento, CA 95817-2307.
- What is Sandhya Venugopal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sandhya Venugopal is (916) 734-3764.
- Does Sandhya Venugopal accept Medicare?
- Sandhya Venugopal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sandhya Venugopal's NPI active?
- Yes — Sandhya Venugopal's NPI (1013921253) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.