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Psychiatry

Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD

Works at hospitals in Carson City, NV · Gardnerville, NV · Placerville, CA … · Nevada, California

Summary

Dr. Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, MD is a psychiatrist at 775 Fleischmann Way B, Carson City, NV 89703. Phone: (775) 885-4460. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Dwarakanath Vuppalapati had 281 Original Medicare patients and 6,460 services. NPI 1063512804. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Dwarakanath Vuppalapati accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Dwarakanath Vuppalapati 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 Dwarakanath Vuppalapati see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 281 Original Medicare patients and 6,460 services for Dwarakanath Vuppalapati. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Dwarakanath Vuppalapati's NPI number?
1063512804. 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 Dwarakanath Vuppalapati, 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 patients281
Services billed to Medicare6,460
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)4,403 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,097 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)373 services
  4. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)299 services
  5. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)285 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%
  • Anxiety75%
  • Depression70%
  • High cholesterol63%
  • Alzheimer's disease or dementia59%
  • Arthritis39%

Hospitals where Dwarakanath Vuppalapati works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Dwarakanath Vuppalapati 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.

  • Carson Tahoe Regional Medical CenterCarson City, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290019
  • Carson Valley HealthGardnerville, NV · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 291306
  • Marshall Medical CenterPlacerville, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050254
  • Northern Nevada Medical CenterSparks, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290032
  • Renown Regional Medical CenterReno, NV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 290001

Practice locations

Addresses where Dwarakanath Vuppalapati is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in Carson City

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Carson City, NV — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1063512804
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians