Vijaya Venkataraman, M.D.
NPI 1609989284 · Nephrology Physician · Lancaster, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vijaya Venkataraman, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lancaster, OH (NPI 1609989284).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609989284
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35088209 (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
19 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
1,032 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 387 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 323 | $119 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 140 | $113 |
| Hemodialysis Procedure With Physician Evaluation90935 | 73 | $67 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 42 | $209 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 11-20 Minutes99442 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 47 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxazosin Mesylate | 440 | 86 |
| Carvedilol | 406 | 95 |
| Spironolactone | 371 | 78 |
| Furosemide | 291 | 67 |
| Losartan Potassium | 246 | 62 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 152 | 34 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 125 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$282 across 18 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
- 2006-08-16
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vijaya Venkataraman's NPI number?
- Vijaya Venkataraman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609989284, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vijaya Venkataraman's specialty?
- Vijaya Venkataraman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vijaya Venkataraman located?
- Vijaya Venkataraman's practice location on file with NPPES is 618 Pleasantville Rd Ste 103, Lancaster, OH 43130-3325.
- What is Vijaya Venkataraman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vijaya Venkataraman is (740) 475-0502.
- Does Vijaya Venkataraman accept Medicare?
- Vijaya Venkataraman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vijaya Venkataraman's NPI active?
- Yes — Vijaya Venkataraman's NPI (1609989284) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.