Venkata Kantamneni, MD
NPI 1851377527 · Gastroenterology Physician · Decatur, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Kantamneni, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Decatur, AL (NPI 1851377527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851377527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 00014244 (AL)
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
733 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 156 | $92 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 155 | $83 |
| Dilation of Esophagus43450 | 153 | $35 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 82 | $182 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 52 | $162 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 191 | 79 |
| Sucralfate | 150 | 72 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 118 | 58 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 93 | 18 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 75 | 26 |
| Famotidine | 72 | 34 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 45 | 26 |
| Nystatin | 38 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$204 across 13 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
- 2005-12-15
- Last updated
- 2010-06-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Kantamneni's NPI number?
- Venkata Kantamneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851377527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Kantamneni's specialty?
- Venkata Kantamneni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Kantamneni located?
- Venkata Kantamneni's practice location on file with NPPES is 2828 Highway 31 South, Decatur, AL 35602.
- What is Venkata Kantamneni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Kantamneni is (256) 351-2116.
- Does Venkata Kantamneni accept Medicare?
- Venkata Kantamneni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Kantamneni's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Kantamneni's NPI (1851377527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-06-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.