Ashok Reddy Polu, M.D.
NPI 1053794826 · Vascular Neurology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ashok Reddy Polu, M.D. is a Vascular Neurology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1053794826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053794826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Vascular Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 328469 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
10 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
241 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 70 Minutes Or More Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0427 | 97 | $172 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 42 | $73 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 37 | $52 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 35 | $172 |
| Complete Ultrasound of Within the Brain Blood Flow93886 | 30 | $42 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$172 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$128 across 1 record (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)
- 501 20th St Ste 503Knoxville, TN 37916-1832Phone: (865) 331-4321
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-06-29
- Last updated
- 2024-12-18
- Certified
- 2024-12-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ashok Reddy Polu's NPI number?
- Ashok Reddy Polu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053794826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ashok Reddy Polu's specialty?
- Ashok Reddy Polu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Vascular Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ashok Reddy Polu located?
- Ashok Reddy Polu's practice location on file with NPPES is 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4375.
- What is Ashok Reddy Polu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ashok Reddy Polu is (225) 765-6565.
- Does Ashok Reddy Polu accept Medicare?
- Ashok Reddy Polu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ashok Reddy Polu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ashok Reddy Polu's NPI (1053794826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.