Quick answers
- Does Venkata S. Dandamudi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata S. Dandamudi 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 S. Dandamudi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 125 Original Medicare patients and 340 services for Venkata S. Dandamudi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata S. Dandamudi's NPI number?
- 1184873762. 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 S. Dandamudi, 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 | 125 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 340 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)142 services
- Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (36226)23 services
- Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist (36224)22 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)20 services
- Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance (61645)17 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke75%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
Hospitals where Venkata S. Dandamudi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata S. Dandamudi 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.
- Adventist Health BakersfieldBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050455
- Bakersfield Memorial HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050036
- Essentia HealthFargo, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350070
- Essentia Health St Mary's Medical CenterDuluth, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240002
- Mercy HospitalBakersfield, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050295
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata S. Dandamudi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1700 Mount Vernon AveBakersfield, CA 93306 (661) 326‑2000
- 3000 32nd Ave SFargo, ND 58103 (701) 364‑8000
- 3838 San Dimas St, Suite A140Bakersfield, CA 93301 (661) 998‑1843
- 9330 Stockdale Hwy, Suite 200Bakersfield, CA 93311 (661) 324‑0500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata S. Dandamudi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Duluth Clinic Ltd1,144 clinicians in the group
- Innovis Health LLC559 clinicians in the group
- Kern County Hospital Authority266 clinicians in the group
- United Neuroscience Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Bakersfield
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bakersfield, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Duluth Clinic Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 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) | 1184873762 |
| 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