Krishna Naag Velagapudi, MD
NPI 1578796207 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Norfolk, NE
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Naag Velagapudi, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Norfolk, NE (NPI 1578796207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578796207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 29228 (NE)
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
16 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
2,526 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 | 692 | $118 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 357 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 345 | $89 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 218 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 189 | $60 |
| 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 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 792 | 243 |
| Furosemide | 413 | 144 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 408 | 83 |
| Losartan Potassium | 398 | 147 |
| Potassium Chloride | 385 | 130 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 281 | 97 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 271 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$98 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
- 2009-08-28
- Last updated
- 2017-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Naag Velagapudi's NPI number?
- Krishna Naag Velagapudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578796207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Naag Velagapudi's specialty?
- Krishna Naag Velagapudi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Naag Velagapudi located?
- Krishna Naag Velagapudi's practice location on file with NPPES is 110 N 29th St Ste 301, Norfolk, NE 68701-4466.
- What is Krishna Naag Velagapudi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Naag Velagapudi is (402) 844-8284.
- Does Krishna Naag Velagapudi accept Medicare?
- Krishna Naag Velagapudi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Naag Velagapudi's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Naag Velagapudi's NPI (1578796207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.