Venugopala Bheemanathini, M.D.
NPI 1053415695 · Nephrology Physician · Anniston, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venugopala Bheemanathini, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Anniston, AL (NPI 1053415695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053415695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 21587 (AL)
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
1,911 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 | 480 | $71 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 325 | $44 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 252 | $323 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 213 | $82 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 182 | $65 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 168 | 58 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 162 | 33 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 135 | 24 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 135 | 51 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 124 | 46 |
| Furosemide | 121 | 46 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$591 across 27 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
- 2006-09-12
- Last updated
- 2018-08-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venugopala Bheemanathini's NPI number?
- Venugopala Bheemanathini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053415695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venugopala Bheemanathini's specialty?
- Venugopala Bheemanathini is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venugopala Bheemanathini located?
- Venugopala Bheemanathini's practice location on file with NPPES is 522 E 11th St, Anniston, AL 36207-4770.
- What is Venugopala Bheemanathini's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venugopala Bheemanathini is (256) 237-5302.
- Does Venugopala Bheemanathini accept Medicare?
- Venugopala Bheemanathini is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venugopala Bheemanathini's NPI active?
- Yes — Venugopala Bheemanathini's NPI (1053415695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-08-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.