Quick answers
- Does Pravin N. Avula accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pravin N. Avula 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 Pravin N. Avula see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 840 Original Medicare patients and 16,397 services for Pravin N. Avula. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pravin N. Avula's NPI number?
- 1245271436. 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 Pravin N. Avula, 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 | 840 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 16,397 |
| Different services or procedures | 218 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)2,200 services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)1,865 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)918 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)855 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)838 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%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes42%
- Ischemic heart disease40%
- Heart failure34%
Hospitals where Pravin N. Avula works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pravin N. Avula 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.
- Caverna Memorial HospitalHorse Cave, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181314
- T J Samson Community HospitalGlasgow, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180017
- The Medical Center (Bowling Green)Bowling Green, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180013
- The Medical Center at ScottsvilleScottsville, KY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 181324
Practice locations
Addresses where Pravin N. Avula is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 15; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1681 Normal DrBowling Green, KY 42101
- 250 Park StBowling Green, KY 42101
- 350 Park StBowling Green, KY 42101
- 350 Park St, Suite 102Bowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 796‑3520
- 421 US 31w BypBowling Green, KY 42101
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Pravin N. Avula as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc.272 clinicians in the group
- Bowling Green-Warren County Community Hospital Corporation122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other internal medicine doctors in Bowling Green
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bowling Green, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Commonwealth Health Corporation, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245271436 |
| 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