Venkata Behara, MD
NPI 1376728113 · Nephrology Physician · Mount Prospect, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Behara, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Mount Prospect, IL (NPI 1376728113).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376728113
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036113921 (IL)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,845 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 | 767 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 515 | $113 |
| 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 | 500 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, Per Day, Less Than Full Month Service (20 Years Or Older)90970 | 257 | $10 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 198 | $63 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 105 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 100 | 31 |
| Spironolactone | 77 | 25 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 67 | 19 |
| Carvedilol | 64 | 20 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 63 | 27 |
| Torsemide | 62 | 19 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$959 across 40 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
- 2007-12-28
- Last updated
- 2023-01-30
- Certified
- 2023-01-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Behara's NPI number?
- Venkata Behara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376728113, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Behara's specialty?
- Venkata Behara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Behara located?
- Venkata Behara's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 W Golf Rd, Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4276.
- What is Venkata Behara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Behara is (847) 298-0600.
- Does Venkata Behara accept Medicare?
- Venkata Behara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Behara's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Behara's NPI (1376728113) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-01-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.