Quick answers
- Does Himachala R. Veligandla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Himachala R. Veligandla accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Himachala R. Veligandla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 291 Original Medicare patients and 599 services for Himachala R. Veligandla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Himachala R. Veligandla's NPI number?
- 1023065927. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Himachala R. Veligandla, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 291 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 599 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)190 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)65 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)59 services
- Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect (78452)43 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)42 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes45%
- Anxiety43%
Hospitals where Himachala R. Veligandla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Himachala R. Veligandla at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Middlesboro Arh HospitalMiddlesboro, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180020
Practice locations
Addresses where Himachala R. Veligandla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3504 W Cumberland AveMiddlesboro, KY 40965 (606) 248‑0737
- 424 Jett DrJackson, KY 41339 (606) 666‑6600
- 80 Hospital DrBarbourville, KY 40906
- 80 Hospital Dr, Suite 2Barbourville, KY 40906 (606) 545‑4460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Himachala R. Veligandla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Arh Mary Breckinridge Health Services, Inc.100 clinicians in the group
- Jackson Hospital Corporation12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Kentucky →
Other cardiologists in Kentucky
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kentucky — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Arh Mary Breckinridge Health Services, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1983 (43 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1023065927 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians