Venkatesh Ariyamuthu, MD
NPI 1376708396 · Nephrology Physician · Tucson, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkatesh Ariyamuthu, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Tucson, AZ (NPI 1376708396).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376708396
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q5340 (TX)
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
17 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
206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $99 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 103 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$99 (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 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluconazole | 122 | 29 |
| Carvedilol | 96 | 29 |
| Prednisone | 91 | 26 |
| Famotidine | 71 | 20 |
| Losartan Potassium | 59 | 11 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 57 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 54 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$206 across 4 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
- 2008-07-21
- Last updated
- 2026-03-06
- Certified
- 2026-03-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's NPI number?
- Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376708396, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's specialty?
- Venkatesh Ariyamuthu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkatesh Ariyamuthu located?
- Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3838 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-1454.
- What is Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkatesh Ariyamuthu is (520) 626-5576.
- Does Venkatesh Ariyamuthu accept Medicare?
- Venkatesh Ariyamuthu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkatesh Ariyamuthu's NPI (1376708396) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.