Venkata Gourineni, MD
NPI 1972733616 · Gastroenterology Physician · Oak Ridge, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Venkata Gourineni, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Oak Ridge, TN (NPI 1972733616).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972733616
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 51178 (CT)
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
16 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
391 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 81 | $224 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 54 | $49 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 45 | $120 |
| Insertion of Guide Wire With Dilation of Esophagus Using a Flexible Endoscope43248 | 37 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $73 |
| 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 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 177 | 71 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 61 | 61 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 48 | 47 |
| Famotidine | 40 | 14 |
| Omeprazole | 37 | 11 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | 31 | 18 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-C |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$544 across 3 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
- 2009-07-15
- Last updated
- 2016-08-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Venkata Gourineni's NPI number?
- Venkata Gourineni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972733616, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Venkata Gourineni's specialty?
- Venkata Gourineni is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Venkata Gourineni located?
- Venkata Gourineni's practice location on file with NPPES is 988 Oak Ridge Tpke, Oak Ridge, TN 37830-6930.
- What is Venkata Gourineni's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Venkata Gourineni is (865) 483-4366.
- Does Venkata Gourineni accept Medicare?
- Venkata Gourineni is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Venkata Gourineni's NPI active?
- Yes — Venkata Gourineni's NPI (1972733616) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-08-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.