Krishna Venkatesh, MD
NPI 1689878472 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Gilbert, AZ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Krishna Venkatesh, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Gilbert, AZ (NPI 1689878472).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689878472
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 42930 (AZ)
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
481 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 151 | $84 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 91 | $103 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 74 | $153 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 61 | $108 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 56 | $154 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Pegbrand: Peg 3350-Electrolyte | 99 | 97 |
| Metronidazole | 51 | 49 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 50 | 49 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Peg-3350 and Electrolytes | 45 | 44 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 33 | 33 |
| Hydrocortisone | 29 | 25 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$133 across 6 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
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Krishna Venkatesh's NPI number?
- Krishna Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689878472, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Krishna Venkatesh's specialty?
- Krishna Venkatesh is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Krishna Venkatesh located?
- Krishna Venkatesh's practice location on file with NPPES is 2223 E Baseline Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85234-2325.
- What is Krishna Venkatesh's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Krishna Venkatesh is (480) 835-5302.
- Does Krishna Venkatesh accept Medicare?
- Krishna Venkatesh is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Krishna Venkatesh's NPI active?
- Yes — Krishna Venkatesh's NPI (1689878472) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.