Venkata Vedantam, MD
NPI 1255781712 · Hospitalist Physician · Kingsport, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Vedantam, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Kingsport, TN (NPI 1255781712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255781712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 59398 (TN)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
352 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 | 142 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 56 | $46 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 45 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 42 | $163 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 39 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (3)
- 917 W Walnut StJohnson City, TN 37604-6527Phone: (423) 439-6464
- 325 N State of Franklin Rd Fl 2Johnson City, TN 37604-6092Phone: (423) 439-7280
- 102 E Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660-3814Phone: (423) 245-9600
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-15
- Last updated
- 2024-11-25
- Certified
- 2024-11-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Vedantam's NPI number?
- Venkata Vedantam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255781712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Vedantam's specialty?
- Venkata Vedantam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Vedantam located?
- Venkata Vedantam's practice location on file with NPPES is 4 Sheridan Sq Ste 200, Kingsport, TN 37660-7435.
- What is Venkata Vedantam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Vedantam is (423) 246-7931.
- Does Venkata Vedantam accept Medicare?
- Venkata Vedantam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Vedantam's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Vedantam's NPI (1255781712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.