Venkatesh Janakiraman, M.D.
NPI 1629331988 · Neurology Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkatesh Janakiraman, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1629331988).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629331988
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A140162 (CA)
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
14 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
1,031 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 200 | $182 |
| Needle Measurement of Electrical Activity in Arm Or Leg Muscles, Complete Study95886 | 116 | $100 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 110 | $223 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 103 | $125 |
| Nerve Conduction, 11-12 Studies95912 | 86 | $255 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Memantine Hcl | 204 | 51 |
| Gabapentin | 204 | 62 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 133 | 32 |
| Ropinirole Hcl | 113 | 23 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 107 | 26 |
| Primidone | 84 | 21 |
| Propranolol Hcl | 77 | 24 |
| Donepezil Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,705 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
- 2012-06-21
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2021-03-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkatesh Janakiraman's NPI number?
- Venkatesh Janakiraman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629331988, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkatesh Janakiraman's specialty?
- Venkatesh Janakiraman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkatesh Janakiraman located?
- Venkatesh Janakiraman's practice location on file with NPPES is 3400 Calloway Dr Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93312-2513.
- What is Venkatesh Janakiraman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkatesh Janakiraman is (661) 497-7999.
- Does Venkatesh Janakiraman accept Medicare?
- Venkatesh Janakiraman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkatesh Janakiraman's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkatesh Janakiraman's NPI (1629331988) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.