Venkateswara Velaga, MD
NPI 1740246289 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hopkinsville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkateswara Velaga, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Hopkinsville, KY (NPI 1740246289).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740246289
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31612 (KY)
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
20 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
1,383 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 321 | $64 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 251 | $84 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 169 | $173 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 92 | $118 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 64 | $52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 401 | 83 |
| Digoxin | 176 | 34 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 168 | 26 |
| Atenolol | 138 | 32 |
| Losartan Potassium | 115 | 28 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 82 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 79 | 25 |
| Potassium Chloride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$71 across 3 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
- 2006-04-25
- Last updated
- 2014-09-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkateswara Velaga's NPI number?
- Venkateswara Velaga's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740246289, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkateswara Velaga's specialty?
- Venkateswara Velaga is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkateswara Velaga located?
- Venkateswara Velaga's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Canton St, Hopkinsville, KY 42240-1924.
- What is Venkateswara Velaga's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkateswara Velaga is (270) 886-0251.
- Does Venkateswara Velaga accept Medicare?
- Venkateswara Velaga is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkateswara Velaga's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkateswara Velaga's NPI (1740246289) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.