Viswanath Aluru, M.D
NPI 1063860641 · Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician · Lacombe, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viswanath Aluru, M.D is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician provider in Lacombe, LA (NPI 1063860641).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1063860641
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 324807 (LA)
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
10 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
814 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 | 505 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 111 | $48 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 94 | $105 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 82 | $164 |
| 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 andG0180 | 22 | $51 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$164 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 37 | 35 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 34 | 32 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 28 | 28 |
| Gabapentin | 20 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 20 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 17 | 14 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$93 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-05-24
- Last updated
- 2022-03-18
- Certified
- 2022-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viswanath Aluru's NPI number?
- Viswanath Aluru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1063860641, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viswanath Aluru's specialty?
- Viswanath Aluru is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viswanath Aluru located?
- Viswanath Aluru's practice location on file with NPPES is 64030 Highway 434, Lacombe, LA 70445-3405.
- What is Viswanath Aluru's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viswanath Aluru is (985) 218-4660.
- Does Viswanath Aluru accept Medicare?
- Viswanath Aluru is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viswanath Aluru's NPI active?
- Yes — Viswanath Aluru's NPI (1063860641) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.