Venugopal Govindappa, MD
NPI 1316983729 · Nephrology Physician · Florence, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venugopal Govindappa, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Florence, SC (NPI 1316983729).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316983729
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31495 (SC)
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
9,815 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 2,879 | $74 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 1,367 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 1,244 | $99 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 825 | $199 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 779 | $9 |
| Urinalysis, Manual Test |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 469 | 137 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 437 | 132 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 376 | 83 |
| Furosemide | 344 | 111 |
| Calcitriol | 247 | 59 |
| Losartan Potassium | 233 | 80 |
| Carvedilol | 185 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$226 across 9 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
- 2006-06-22
- Last updated
- 2012-10-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venugopal Govindappa's NPI number?
- Venugopal Govindappa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316983729, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venugopal Govindappa's specialty?
- Venugopal Govindappa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venugopal Govindappa located?
- Venugopal Govindappa's practice location on file with NPPES is 255 Warley St, Florence, SC 29501-4444.
- What is Venugopal Govindappa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venugopal Govindappa is (843) 669-6694.
- Does Venugopal Govindappa accept Medicare?
- Venugopal Govindappa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venugopal Govindappa's NPI active?
- Yes — Venugopal Govindappa's NPI (1316983729) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-10-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.