Vasantha Battu, MD
NPI 1316938988 · Internal Medicine Physician · Albany, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vasantha Battu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Albany, NY (NPI 1316938988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316938988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 193168 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
171 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 146 | $102 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 14 | $70 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 11 | $172 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$172 (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 · 58 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 235 | 18 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 235 | 16 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 116 | 13 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 85 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 80 | — |
| Gabapentin | 65 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-02
- Last updated
- 2014-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vasantha Battu's NPI number?
- Vasantha Battu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316938988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vasantha Battu's specialty?
- Vasantha Battu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vasantha Battu located?
- Vasantha Battu's practice location on file with NPPES is 920 Lark Dr, Albany, NY 12207-1300.
- What is Vasantha Battu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vasantha Battu is (518) 465-4771.
- Does Vasantha Battu accept Medicare?
- Vasantha Battu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vasantha Battu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vasantha Battu's NPI (1316938988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.