Gopikrishna Paladugu, MD
NPI 1710140843 · Hospitalist Physician · Baytown, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Other (physician) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Gopikrishna Paladugu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Baytown, TX (NPI 1710140843).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710140843
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- W0080 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 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
617 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 | 338 | $75 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 88 | $113 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 70 | $77 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 62 | $163 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 59 | $109 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$163 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 63 | — |
| Carvedilol | 62 | — |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 54 | — |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 37 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 37 | — |
| Bumetanide | 30 | — |
| Ezetimibe | 28 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-09
- Last updated
- 2025-10-24
- Certified
- 2025-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Gopikrishna Paladugu's NPI number?
- Gopikrishna Paladugu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710140843, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Gopikrishna Paladugu's specialty?
- Gopikrishna Paladugu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Gopikrishna Paladugu located?
- Gopikrishna Paladugu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4401 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521-2122.
- What is Gopikrishna Paladugu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Gopikrishna Paladugu is (832) 556-6351.
- Does Gopikrishna Paladugu accept Medicare?
- Gopikrishna Paladugu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Gopikrishna Paladugu's NPI active?
- Yes — Gopikrishna Paladugu's NPI (1710140843) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.