Venkat Vavilala, MD
NPI 1730186081 · Nephrology Physician · Merrillville, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkat Vavilala, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Merrillville, IN (NPI 1730186081).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730186081
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 01057614A (IN)
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
21 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
3,739 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Principal Care Management Services for a Single High-Risk Disease, First 30 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99426 | 857 | $59 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 825 | $110 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 442 | $95 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 427 | $16 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 404 | $74 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 82 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 62 | 26 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 55 | 13 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 44 | 19 |
| Calcitriol | 44 | 13 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 36 | — |
| Potassium Citratebrand: Potassium Citrate Er | 34 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,626 across 52 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
- 2005-07-01
- Last updated
- 2022-12-13
- Certified
- 2022-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkat Vavilala's NPI number?
- Venkat Vavilala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730186081, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkat Vavilala's specialty?
- Venkat Vavilala is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkat Vavilala located?
- Venkat Vavilala's practice location on file with NPPES is 90 W 86th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410-7086.
- What is Venkat Vavilala's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkat Vavilala is (219) 791-1555.
- Does Venkat Vavilala accept Medicare?
- Venkat Vavilala is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkat Vavilala's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkat Vavilala's NPI (1730186081) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.