Venkata Pulakanti, M.D.
NPI 1356521843 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chino, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Pulakanti, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chino, CA (NPI 1356521843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356521843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A51071 (CA)
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
18 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
1,505 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure Using Ultrasound97610 | 526 | $497 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, Each Additional 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11046 | 406 | $74 |
| Removal of Muscle And/Or Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11043 | 291 | $241 |
| Removal of Skin and Tissue, 20.0 Sq Cm Or Less11042 | 101 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 90 | $132 |
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99348 | 49 | $78 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 232 | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 207 | 74 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 170 | 55 |
| Metformin Hcl | 167 | 56 |
| Losartan Potassium | 140 | 54 |
| Ibuprofen | 123 | 63 |
| Gabapentin | 97 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$519 across 21 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)
- 9190 Haven Ave Ste 102Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730-5431Phone: (909) 296-7800Fax: (909) 509-5511
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-11-13
- Last updated
- 2025-03-25
- Certified
- 2025-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Pulakanti's NPI number?
- Venkata Pulakanti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356521843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Pulakanti's specialty?
- Venkata Pulakanti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Pulakanti located?
- Venkata Pulakanti's practice location on file with NPPES is 5475 Walnut Ave Fl 1, Chino, CA 91710-2609.
- What is Venkata Pulakanti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Pulakanti is (909) 591-6446.
- Does Venkata Pulakanti accept Medicare?
- Venkata Pulakanti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Pulakanti's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Pulakanti's NPI (1356521843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.