Venu Vemuri, DO
NPI 1972637866 · Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician · Louisville, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venu Vemuri, DO is a Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician provider in Louisville, KY (NPI 1972637866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972637866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 03034 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
870 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Entire Middle and Lower Spine, 2-3 Views72082 | 166 | $58 |
| X-Ray for Bone Length Assessment77073 | 165 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 136 | $45 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 98 | $76 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 96 | $107 |
| X-Ray of Upper Spine, 4-5 Views72050 | 31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Gabapentin | 233 | 55 |
| Diazepam | 88 | 49 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 85 | 37 |
| Pregabalin | 61 | 19 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 56 | 31 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 48 | 27 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$167,294 across 10 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 4130 Dutchmans LnSte 300Louisville, KY 40207-4713Phone: (502) 897-1794Fax: (502) 897-0093
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-15
- Last updated
- 2020-11-11
- Certified
- 2020-11-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venu Vemuri's NPI number?
- Venu Vemuri's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972637866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venu Vemuri's specialty?
- Venu Vemuri is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venu Vemuri located?
- Venu Vemuri's practice location on file with NPPES is 6420 Dutchmans Pkwy Ste 250, Louisville, KY 40205-3372.
- What is Venu Vemuri's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venu Vemuri is (502) 242-6370.
- Does Venu Vemuri accept Medicare?
- Venu Vemuri is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venu Vemuri's NPI active?
- Yes — Venu Vemuri's NPI (1972637866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-11-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.