Surendra Avula, MD
NPI 1275526071 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Oak Lawn, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Surendra Avula, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Oak Lawn, IL (NPI 1275526071).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1275526071
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036082117 (IL)
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
20 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
2,076 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 675 | $93 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 453 | $81 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 138 | $13 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 104 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 104 | $121 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 443 | 141 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 394 | 123 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 277 | 85 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 209 | 75 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 203 | 70 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 187 | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$801 across 36 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 15300 West Ave Ste 23Orland Park, IL 60462-4504Phone: (708) 923-4200Fax: (708) 923-4201
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-08-26
- Last updated
- 2024-09-10
- Certified
- 2024-09-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Surendra Avula's NPI number?
- Surendra Avula's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275526071, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Surendra Avula's specialty?
- Surendra Avula is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Surendra Avula located?
- Surendra Avula's practice location on file with NPPES is 4950 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453-2504.
- What is Surendra Avula's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Surendra Avula is (708) 576-8150.
- Does Surendra Avula accept Medicare?
- Surendra Avula is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Surendra Avula's NPI active?
- Yes — Surendra Avula's NPI (1275526071) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-09-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.