Carmelo Venero, M.D.
NPI 1588609119 · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Carmelo Venero, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1588609119).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588609119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 039041 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,485 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 | 259 | $8 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 184 | $66 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 100 | $11 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 93 | $107 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 90 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 38 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 211 | 37 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 187 | 51 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 134 | 36 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 111 | 36 |
| Ezetimibe | 96 | 21 |
| Spironolactone | 96 | 25 |
| Carvedilol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,385 across 65 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
- 2006-06-18
- Last updated
- 2016-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Carmelo Venero's NPI number?
- Carmelo Venero's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588609119, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Carmelo Venero's specialty?
- Carmelo Venero is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Carmelo Venero located?
- Carmelo Venero's practice location on file with NPPES is 1940 Alcoa Hwy, Knoxville, TN 37920-2244.
- What is Carmelo Venero's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Carmelo Venero is (865) 544-2800.
- Does Carmelo Venero accept Medicare?
- Carmelo Venero is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Carmelo Venero's NPI active?
- Yes — Carmelo Venero's NPI (1588609119) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.