Vineela Lavu, MD
NPI 1558618850 · Family Medicine Physician · Portales, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vineela Lavu, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Portales, NM (NPI 1558618850).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558618850
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
145 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 54 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 36 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 34 | $161 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 21 | $75 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$161 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 14111 King Rd Ste 320Frisco, TX 75036-0810Phone: (469) 888-4890Fax: (866) 292-0929
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-08-06
- Last updated
- 2026-04-02
- Certified
- 2026-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vineela Lavu's NPI number?
- Vineela Lavu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558618850, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vineela Lavu's specialty?
- Vineela Lavu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vineela Lavu located?
- Vineela Lavu's practice location on file with NPPES is 42121 US Hwy 70, Portales, NM 88130-9347.
- What is Vineela Lavu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vineela Lavu is (575) 356-6652.
- Does Vineela Lavu accept Medicare?
- Vineela Lavu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vineela Lavu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vineela Lavu's NPI (1558618850) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.