Neelima Paladugu, MD
NPI 1518134329 · Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician · Fort Worth, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Neelima Paladugu, MD is a Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician provider in Fort Worth, TX (NPI 1518134329).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518134329
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60717761 (WA)
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
2,543 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 | 425 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 281 | $115 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 273 | $14 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 270 | $76 |
| Management Using the Results of Remote Vital Sign Monitoring Per Calendar Month, First 20 Minutes99457 | 248 | $48 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 31 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 217 | 68 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 153 | 59 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 121 | 41 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 101 | 39 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 96 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 90 | 35 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 80 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$481 across 18 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)
- 1400 8th AveFort Worth, TX 76104-4110Phone: (817) 926-2544
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-05-12
- Last updated
- 2022-12-02
- Certified
- 2022-12-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Neelima Paladugu's NPI number?
- Neelima Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518134329, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Neelima Paladugu's specialty?
- Neelima Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Neelima Paladugu located?
- Neelima Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1023 Lipscomb St Ste 200, Fort Worth, TX 76104-3102.
- What is Neelima Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Neelima Paladugu is (817) 595-0050.
- Does Neelima Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Neelima Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Neelima Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Neelima Paladugu's NPI (1518134329) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.