Quick answers
- Does Krishna R. Surapaneni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishna R. Surapaneni 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 Krishna R. Surapaneni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 78 Original Medicare patients and 443 services for Krishna R. Surapaneni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Krishna R. Surapaneni's NPI number?
- 1215321427. 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 Krishna R. Surapaneni, 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 | 78 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 443 |
| Different services or procedures | 23 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)137 services
- Ct scan of cornea (92025)61 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)56 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)41 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)27 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes27%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Krishna R. Surapaneni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2601 Westheimer Rd, Suite C200Houston, TX 77098 (713) 730‑2020
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215321427 |
| 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
- 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