Quick answers
- Does Venkata Pulakanti accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata Pulakanti 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 Pulakanti see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 267 Original Medicare patients and 1,702 services for Venkata Pulakanti. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata Pulakanti's NPI number?
- 1356521843. 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 Pulakanti, 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 | 267 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,702 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Therapy procedure using ultrasound (97610)526 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, each additional 20.0 sq cm or less (11046)406 services
- Removal of muscle and/or tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11043)291 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)101 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)90 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol60%
- Diabetes41%
- Arthritis39%
- Heart failure34%
- Depression32%
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata Pulakanti is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1131 W 6th St, Suite 250Ontario, CA 91762 (661) 383‑7136
- 15095 Amargosa Rd, Suite 102Victorville, CA 92394 (800) 821‑5675
- 866 S Westmoreland Ave, Suite 101Los Angeles, CA 90005 (800) 821‑5675
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata Pulakanti as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wound Masters Medical Group Inc9 clinicians in the group
- Jonah Medical Group Inc3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Ontario
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ontario, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wound Masters Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 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) | 1356521843 |
| 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