Venkatarama Donepudi, MD
NPI 1134198740 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Endocrinology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkatarama Donepudi, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1134198740).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134198740
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 200300463 (NC)
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
20 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
2,812 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Blood Test, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (tsh)84443 | 390 | $16 |
| Thyroxine (thyroid Chemical), Free84439 | 389 | $9 |
| Thyroid Hormone, T3 Measurement, Free84481 | 310 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 306 | $119 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 249 | $9 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 187 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 867 | 207 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Synthroid | 559 | 103 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 320 | 59 |
| Levothyroxine Sodiumbrand: Unithroid | 292 | 71 |
| Methimazole | 238 | 56 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 216 | 59 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,191 across 95 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
- 2006-03-16
- Last updated
- 2009-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkatarama Donepudi's NPI number?
- Venkatarama Donepudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134198740, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkatarama Donepudi's specialty?
- Venkatarama Donepudi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkatarama Donepudi located?
- Venkatarama Donepudi's practice location on file with NPPES is 311 9th Avenue Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 28601-3829.
- What is Venkatarama Donepudi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkatarama Donepudi is (828) 322-7338.
- Does Venkatarama Donepudi accept Medicare?
- Venkatarama Donepudi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkatarama Donepudi's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkatarama Donepudi's NPI (1134198740) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.