Quick answers
- Does Venkat A. Kalapatapu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkat A. Kalapatapu 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 Venkat A. Kalapatapu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 851 Original Medicare patients and 1,600 services for Venkat A. Kalapatapu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkat A. Kalapatapu's NPI number?
- 1174623060. 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 Venkat A. Kalapatapu, 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 | 851 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,600 |
| Different services or procedures | 110 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)245 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)231 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)161 services
- Complete ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries (93923)156 services
- Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93971)146 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%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Arthritis48%
- Chronic kidney disease46%
- Diabetes42%
Hospitals where Venkat A. Kalapatapu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkat A. Kalapatapu 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.
- Chester County HospitalWest Chester, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390179
- Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
- Hospital of University of PennsylvaniaPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390111
- Pennsylvania HospitalPhiladelphia, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390226
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkat A. Kalapatapu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3400 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104 (215) 615‑4949
- 4301 W Markam StLittle Rock, AR 72205 (501) 686‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkat A. Kalapatapu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Penn - Medical Group3,505 clinicians in the group
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Vascular Surgeryprimary
Other vascular surgeons in Philadelphia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Philadelphia, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Penn - Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1174623060 |
| 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