Rajendra Paladugu, MD
NPI 1285748640 · Psychiatry Physician · Decatur, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rajendra Paladugu, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Decatur, GA (NPI 1285748640).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1285748640
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 23615 (NE)
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
19 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
131 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 | 120 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 11 | $119 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $72–$119 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Benztropine Mesylate | 122 | 14 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 54 | 17 |
| Clozapine | 54 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 51 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 39 | — |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 37 | — |
| Haloperidol Decanoate | 37 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-08-19
- Last updated
- 2016-10-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rajendra Paladugu's NPI number?
- Rajendra Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285748640, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rajendra Paladugu's specialty?
- Rajendra Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rajendra Paladugu located?
- Rajendra Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 445 Winn Way, Decatur, GA 30030-1707.
- What is Rajendra Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rajendra Paladugu is (404) 294-3745.
- Does Rajendra Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Rajendra Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rajendra Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Rajendra Paladugu's NPI (1285748640) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.