Chandrasekar Venugopal, MD
NPI 1972679959 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Interventional Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandrasekar Venugopal, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1972679959).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972679959
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G73401 (CA)
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
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
4,810 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 Chest, 1 View71045 | 1,620 | $8 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 2 Views71046 | 501 | $10 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 300 | $12 |
| Drainage of Fluid From Abdominal Cavity Using Imaging Guidance49083 | 161 | $99 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 135 | $13 |
| Aspiration of Fluid From Chest Cavity Using Imaging Guidance32555 | 133 | $104 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$74 across 2 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
- 2006-11-28
- Last updated
- 2008-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandrasekar Venugopal's NPI number?
- Chandrasekar Venugopal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972679959, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandrasekar Venugopal's specialty?
- Chandrasekar Venugopal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandrasekar Venugopal located?
- Chandrasekar Venugopal's practice location on file with NPPES is 1867 E Fir Ave Ste 101, Fresno, CA 93720.
- What is Chandrasekar Venugopal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandrasekar Venugopal is (559) 325-5800.
- Does Chandrasekar Venugopal accept Medicare?
- Chandrasekar Venugopal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandrasekar Venugopal's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandrasekar Venugopal's NPI (1972679959) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.