Purnachandra Yerneni, MD
NPI 1861571622 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bogalusa, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Purnachandra Yerneni, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bogalusa, LA (NPI 1861571622).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1861571622
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 10096R (LA)
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
19 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
2,136 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 714 | $69 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 600 | $111 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 260 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 119 | $83 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Level82947 | 73 | $4 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 173 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 649 | 79 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 338 | 77 |
| Promethazine Hcl | 336 | 59 |
| Potassium Chloride | 265 | 57 |
| Clonazepam | 244 | 19 |
| Allopurinol | 233 | 42 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 230 | 40 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$466 across 22 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
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2012-05-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Purnachandra Yerneni's NPI number?
- Purnachandra Yerneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1861571622, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Purnachandra Yerneni's specialty?
- Purnachandra Yerneni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Purnachandra Yerneni located?
- Purnachandra Yerneni's practice location on file with NPPES is 1011 Avenue F, Bogalusa, LA 70427-4334.
- What is Purnachandra Yerneni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Purnachandra Yerneni is (985) 732-9940.
- Does Purnachandra Yerneni accept Medicare?
- Purnachandra Yerneni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Purnachandra Yerneni's NPI active?
- Yes — Purnachandra Yerneni's NPI (1861571622) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.