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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Praveen C. Korimerla, MD

Works at hospitals in Hermiston, OR · Richland, WA · Prosser, WA … · Oregon, Washington

Summary

Dr. Praveen C. Korimerla, MD is a cardiologist at 1105 Dale Ave, Benton City, WA 99320. Phone: (509) 588-4075. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Praveen C. Korimerla had 1,706 Original Medicare patients and 4,996 services. NPI 1194929273. 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 Praveen C. Korimerla, 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 Praveen C. Korimerla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praveen C. Korimerla 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 Praveen C. Korimerla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,706 Original Medicare patients and 4,996 services for Praveen C. Korimerla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Praveen C. Korimerla's NPI number?
1194929273. 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 Praveen C. Korimerla, 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 patients1,706
Services billed to Medicare4,996
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)922 services
  2. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)807 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)787 services
  4. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)498 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)430 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%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Diabetes38%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Praveen C. Korimerla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praveen C. Korimerla 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.

  • Good Shepherd Medical CenterHermiston, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381325
  • Kadlec Regional Medical CenterRichland, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500058
  • Prosser Memorial HospitalProsser, WA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 501312
  • St Anthony HospitalPendleton, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381319
  • Trios HealthKennewick, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500053

Practice locations

Addresses where Praveen C. Korimerla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Praveen C. Korimerla as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Kadlec Regional Medical Center414 clinicians in the group
  • Prosser Public Hospital District of Benton County109 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Washington →

Other cardiologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington — not a recommendation.

All cardiologists in Washington →

Other clinicians in Kadlec Regional Medical Center

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194929273
CorrectionsReport 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

  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