Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada, MD
NPI 1093076671 · Internal Medicine Physician · Waterloo, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Waterloo, IA (NPI 1093076671).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093076671
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 39962 (IA)
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 tenure28% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
798 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 372 | $73 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 113 | $109 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 92 | $105 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 59 | $74 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician93016 | 49 | $20 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 64 | 31 |
| Potassium Chloride | 46 | 18 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 41 | 17 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 35 | 14 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | 23 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 26 | 21 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-05-31
- Last updated
- 2018-01-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's NPI number?
- Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093076671, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's specialty?
- Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada located?
- Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's practice location on file with NPPES is 146 W Dale St, Waterloo, IA 50703-1901.
- What is Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada is (319) 235-3838.
- Does Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada accept Medicare?
- Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's NPI active?
- Yes — Vara Venkata Padma Ponnada's NPI (1093076671) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-01-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.