Himachala Veligandla, M.D.
NPI 1023065927 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Prestonsburg, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Himachala Veligandla, M.D. is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Prestonsburg, KY (NPI 1023065927).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023065927
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME104390 (FL)
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
20 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
533 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 190 | $63 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 65 | $122 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 59 | $8 |
| Nuclear Medicine Studies of Heart Muscle at Rest and With Stress and Spect78452 | 43 | $69 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician93018 | 42 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 552 | 143 |
| Losartan Potassium | 448 | 101 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 372 | 91 |
| Furosemide | 350 | 105 |
| Lisinopril | 312 | 98 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 196 | 63 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 184 | 47 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 12 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
- 2006-05-27
- Last updated
- 2023-10-11
- Certified
- 2023-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Himachala Veligandla's NPI number?
- Himachala Veligandla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023065927, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Himachala Veligandla's specialty?
- Himachala Veligandla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Himachala Veligandla located?
- Himachala Veligandla's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Ky Route 321, Prestonsburg, KY 41653-9113.
- What is Himachala Veligandla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Himachala Veligandla is (606) 889-6210.
- Does Himachala Veligandla accept Medicare?
- Himachala Veligandla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Himachala Veligandla's NPI active?
- Yes — Himachala Veligandla's NPI (1023065927) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.