Padma Vellanki, M.D.
NPI 1578523932 · Rheumatology Physician · Wooster, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Padma Vellanki, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Wooster, OH (NPI 1578523932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578523932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 35-06-9434 (OH)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,324 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 | 1,080 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 135 | $173 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 48 | $213 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 33 | $87 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 28 | $95 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$213 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 1,688 | 392 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 1,379 | 355 |
| Prednisone | 990 | 383 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 505 | 134 |
| Leucovorin Calcium | 423 | 121 |
| Leflunomide | 207 | 49 |
| Gabapentin | 205 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,673 across 82 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
- 2006-03-27
- Last updated
- 2023-02-22
- Certified
- 2023-02-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Padma Vellanki's NPI number?
- Padma Vellanki's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578523932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Padma Vellanki's specialty?
- Padma Vellanki is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Padma Vellanki located?
- Padma Vellanki's practice location on file with NPPES is 3727 Friendsville Rd, Wooster, OH 44691-7127.
- What is Padma Vellanki's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Padma Vellanki is (330) 262-1500.
- Does Padma Vellanki accept Medicare?
- Padma Vellanki is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Padma Vellanki's NPI active?
- Yes — Padma Vellanki's NPI (1578523932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-02-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.