Praveen Budde, MD
NPI 1679808638 · Family Medicine Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praveen Budde, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1679808638).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679808638
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- DR51457 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
3,614 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 2,108 | $74 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 563 | $69 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 386 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 288 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 144 | $163 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 33 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 171 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 734 | 72 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 640 | 126 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 556 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 416 | 55 |
| Potassium Chloride | 366 | 56 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 349 | 46 |
| Donepezil Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-10-08
- Last updated
- 2024-02-12
- Certified
- 2024-02-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praveen Budde's NPI number?
- Praveen Budde's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679808638, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praveen Budde's specialty?
- Praveen Budde is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praveen Budde located?
- Praveen Budde's practice location on file with NPPES is 99 Pecanwood Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303-6010.
- What is Praveen Budde's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praveen Budde is (313) 461-1663.
- Does Praveen Budde accept Medicare?
- Praveen Budde is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praveen Budde's NPI active?
- Yes — Praveen Budde's NPI (1679808638) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-02-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.