Govindarajan Venkatesh, MD
NPI 1356317648 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Americus, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Govindarajan Venkatesh, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Americus, GA (NPI 1356317648).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356317648
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 63143 (GA)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
972 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 136 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 136 | $85 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 117 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 83 | $114 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 74 | $74 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amiodarone Hcl | 67 | 22 |
| Carvedilol | 55 | 15 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 44 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 21 |
| Dabigatran Etexilate Mesylatebrand: Dabigatran Etexilate | 38 | — |
| Rivaroxabanbrand: Xarelto | 33 | — |
| Furosemide | 32 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$260 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
- 2006-02-27
- Last updated
- 2025-12-29
- Certified
- 2025-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Govindarajan Venkatesh's NPI number?
- Govindarajan Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356317648, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Govindarajan Venkatesh's specialty?
- Govindarajan Venkatesh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Govindarajan Venkatesh located?
- Govindarajan Venkatesh's practice location on file with NPPES is 436 Morris Dr, Americus, GA 31719-8247.
- What is Govindarajan Venkatesh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Govindarajan Venkatesh is (607) 857-2779.
- Does Govindarajan Venkatesh accept Medicare?
- Govindarajan Venkatesh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Govindarajan Venkatesh's NPI active?
- Yes — Govindarajan Venkatesh's NPI (1356317648) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.