Quick answers
- Does Srinivasa R. Vaka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Srinivasa R. Vaka 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 Srinivasa R. Vaka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 142 Original Medicare patients and 786 services for Srinivasa R. Vaka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Srinivasa R. Vaka's NPI number?
- 1184863938. 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 Srinivasa R. Vaka, 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 | 142 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 786 |
| Different services or procedures | 107 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)151 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)91 services
- Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) (80048)45 services
- Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)34 services
- Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes (99442)34 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 cholesterol61%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety33%
- Chronic kidney disease32%
- Depression30%
Hospitals where Srinivasa R. Vaka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Srinivasa R. Vaka 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.
- M Health Fairview Southdale HospitalEdina, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240078
- M Health Fairview University of Minnesota Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240080
Practice locations
Addresses where Srinivasa R. Vaka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6320 Wedgwood Rd NMaple Grove, MN 55311 (763) 268‑0400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Srinivasa R. Vaka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Clinics782 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Maple Grove
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maple Grove, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Clinics
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 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) | 1184863938 |
| 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