Praveen Venkatachalam, M.D
NPI 1730588732 · Neurology Physician · Youngstown, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Praveen Venkatachalam, M.D is a Neurology Physician provider in Youngstown, OH (NPI 1730588732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730588732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.140519 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 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
108 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 36 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $121 |
| Removal of Blood Clot and Injection to Dissolve Blood Clot From Head Artery Using Fluoroscopic Guidance61645 | 21 | $793 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 16 | $86 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 11 | $203 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $86–$793 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ticagrelorbrand: Brilinta | 93 | 23 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 52 | 19 |
| Levetiracetam | 24 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 21 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 18 | — |
| Phenobarbital | 13 | — |
| Zolpidem Tartrate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$387 across 5 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
- 2014-08-15
- Last updated
- 2020-09-24
- Certified
- 2020-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Praveen Venkatachalam's NPI number?
- Praveen Venkatachalam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730588732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Praveen Venkatachalam's specialty?
- Praveen Venkatachalam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Praveen Venkatachalam located?
- Praveen Venkatachalam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1001 Covington St, Youngstown, OH 44510-1617.
- What is Praveen Venkatachalam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Praveen Venkatachalam is (330) 746-7400.
- Does Praveen Venkatachalam accept Medicare?
- Praveen Venkatachalam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Praveen Venkatachalam's NPI active?
- Yes — Praveen Venkatachalam's NPI (1730588732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.