Rakesh Ponnapureddy
NPI 1528485414 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Iowa City, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rakesh Ponnapureddy is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Iowa City, IA (NPI 1528485414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528485414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-11074 (IA)
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
12 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
2,912 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 Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 449 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 374 | $129 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 227 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 200 | $92 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 140 | $69 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 32 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 319 | 112 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 271 | 50 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 270 | 90 |
| Furosemide | 196 | 75 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 129 | 23 |
| Potassium Chloride | 128 | 43 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 126 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$295 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
- 2014-03-28
- Last updated
- 2022-04-25
- Certified
- 2022-04-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Ponnapureddy's NPI number?
- Rakesh Ponnapureddy's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528485414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Ponnapureddy's specialty?
- Rakesh Ponnapureddy is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rakesh Ponnapureddy located?
- Rakesh Ponnapureddy's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Hawkins Dr, Iowa City, IA 52242.
- What is Rakesh Ponnapureddy's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Ponnapureddy is (319) 384-8001.
- Does Rakesh Ponnapureddy accept Medicare?
- Rakesh Ponnapureddy is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rakesh Ponnapureddy's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Ponnapureddy's NPI (1528485414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.