Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga, MD
NPI 1487699864 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Waco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga, MD is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Waco, TX (NPI 1487699864).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487699864
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U1747 (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
20 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
425 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Tracing93005 | 106 | $6 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 102 | $129 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 61 | $12 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 59 | $165 |
| Insertion of Tube in Left Lower Heart Chamber and Coronary Artery for Diagnosis With Review By Radiologist93458 | 48 | $260 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 260 | 57 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 71 | 24 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 55 | 15 |
| Cilostazol | 42 | 17 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 40 | 16 |
| Carvedilol | 37 | 11 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$3,047 across 32 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)
- 2205 W Main StRussellville, AR 72801-2759Phone: (479) 968-4311Fax: (479) 968-4399
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-18
- Last updated
- 2023-02-21
- Certified
- 2023-02-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's NPI number?
- Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487699864, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's specialty?
- Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga located?
- Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Hillcrest Medical Blvd, Waco, TX 76712-8952.
- What is Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga is (254) 202-7204.
- Does Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga accept Medicare?
- Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Subrahmanya Prayaga's NPI (1487699864) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.