Govardhana Yannam, MD
NPI 1023208949 · Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Govardhana Yannam, MD is a Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1023208949).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1023208949
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5541 (NE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,092 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 35 Minutes99232 | 685 | $81 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99221 | 112 | $85 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 112 | $134 |
| Removal of Gallbladder Using an Endoscope47562 | 56 | $442 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 23 | $60 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Certification for Medicare-Covered Home Health Services Under a Home Health Plan of Care (patient Not Present), Including Contacts With Home Health Agency and Review of Reports of Patient Status Required By Physicians and |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$51 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1120 15th StAugusta, GA 30912-0004Phone: (402) 210-4793
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-26
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Govardhana Yannam's NPI number?
- Govardhana Yannam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023208949, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Govardhana Yannam's specialty?
- Govardhana Yannam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Govardhana Yannam located?
- Govardhana Yannam's practice location on file with NPPES is 2060 Space Park Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX 77058-3674.
- What is Govardhana Yannam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Govardhana Yannam is (281) 333-1703.
- Does Govardhana Yannam accept Medicare?
- Govardhana Yannam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Govardhana Yannam's NPI active?
- Yes — Govardhana Yannam's NPI (1023208949) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.