Quick answers
- Does Venkata Chinnakotla accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata Chinnakotla 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 Venkata Chinnakotla see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 292 Original Medicare patients and 1,547 services for Venkata Chinnakotla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata Chinnakotla's NPI number?
- 1033559604. 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 Venkata Chinnakotla, 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 | 292 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,547 |
| Different services or procedures | 19 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)299 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)269 services
- Blood glucose (sugar) test performed by hand-held instrument (82962)209 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)149 services
- Continuous monitoring of blood sugar level in tissue fluid using sensor under skin with interpretation and report (95251)147 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%
- Diabetes60%
- Arthritis54%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
Hospitals where Venkata Chinnakotla works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata Chinnakotla 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.
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata Chinnakotla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 791‑2460
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata Chinnakotla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Endocrinologyprimary
Other endocrinologists in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lexington Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1033559604 |
| 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