Deviprasad Venugopal, MD
NPI 1770767527 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Hickory, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Electrophysiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Deviprasad Venugopal, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Hickory, NC (NPI 1770767527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770767527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2026-00164 (NC)
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
18 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
752 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 167 | $13 |
| Evaluation of Implantable Heart and Blood Vessel Monitoring System, Remote Up to 30 Days93297 | 102 | $49 |
| Evaluation of Single, Dual, Multiple Lead Or Leadless Pacemaker System, Remote Up to 90 Days93294 | 80 | $27 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 80 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 66 | $82 |
| Programming of Dual Lead Pacemaker System93280 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Dofetilide | 174 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 58 | 20 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 48 | 21 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 35 | 17 |
| Sotalol Hclbrand: Sotalol | 29 | 13 |
| Flecainide Acetate | 23 | — |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$249 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
- 2007-12-28
- Last updated
- 2026-05-06
- Certified
- 2026-05-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Deviprasad Venugopal's NPI number?
- Deviprasad Venugopal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770767527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Deviprasad Venugopal's specialty?
- Deviprasad Venugopal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Deviprasad Venugopal located?
- Deviprasad Venugopal's practice location on file with NPPES is 2660 Tate Blvd Se, Hickory, NC 28602-1465.
- What is Deviprasad Venugopal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Deviprasad Venugopal is (828) 261-0009.
- Does Deviprasad Venugopal accept Medicare?
- Deviprasad Venugopal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Deviprasad Venugopal's NPI active?
- Yes — Deviprasad Venugopal's NPI (1770767527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.