Quick answers
- Does Veena S. Katikineni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Veena S. Katikineni 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 Veena S. Katikineni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 87 Original Medicare patients and 487 services for Veena S. Katikineni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Veena S. Katikineni's NPI number?
- 1346770971. 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 Veena S. Katikineni, 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 | 87 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 487 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- 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)168 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)142 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)40 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)39 services
- Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels (76882)38 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
Practice locations
Addresses where Veena S. Katikineni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 12677 Hesperia Rd, Suite 140Victorville, CA 92395 (442) 242‑7334
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Maryland School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1346770971 |
| 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