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Anesthesiology

Venkateswara R. Atluru, MD

Works at hospitals in Flushing, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Venkateswara R. Atluru, MD is an anesthesiologist at 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065. Phone: (212) 746-2846. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Venkateswara R. Atluru had 97 Original Medicare patients and 102 services. NPI 1164456810. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 525 E 68th St, New York, NY 10065 · Directions
  • Phone: (212) 746‑2846
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: New York-Presbyterian/Queens
  • Group practice: Weill Medical College of Cornell
  • Medical school: graduated 1972 (54 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Venkateswara R. Atluru, 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 Venkateswara R. Atluru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkateswara R. Atluru 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 Venkateswara R. Atluru see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 102 services for Venkateswara R. Atluru. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Venkateswara R. Atluru's NPI number?
1164456810. 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 Venkateswara R. Atluru, 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 patients97
Services billed to Medicare102
Different services or procedures21
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)31 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)18 services
  3. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)16 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%
  • Diabetes59%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%

Hospitals where Venkateswara R. Atluru works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkateswara R. Atluru 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Venkateswara R. Atluru is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Venkateswara R. Atluru as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Weill Medical College of Cornell2,051 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in New York

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Weill Medical College of Cornell

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1972 (54 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164456810
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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