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Gastroenterology

Praveen Nallapareddy, MD

Works at hospitals in Munster, IN · East Chicago, IN · Hobart, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Praveen Nallapareddy, MD is a gastroenterologist at 4320 Fir St, Unit 210, East Chicago, IN 46312. Phone: (219) 703-2401. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Praveen Nallapareddy had 621 Original Medicare patients and 1,876 services. NPI 1396908455. 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 Nallapareddy, 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 Nallapareddy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praveen Nallapareddy 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 Nallapareddy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 621 Original Medicare patients and 1,876 services for Praveen Nallapareddy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Praveen Nallapareddy's NPI number?
1396908455. 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 Nallapareddy, 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 patients621
Services billed to Medicare1,876
Different services or procedures59
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)613 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)228 services
  3. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)197 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)133 services
  5. Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito (G0500)122 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%
  • Arthritis58%
  • Diabetes50%
  • Ischemic heart disease45%
  • Chronic kidney disease44%

Hospitals where Praveen Nallapareddy works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praveen Nallapareddy 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.

  • Community HospitalMunster, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150125
  • St Catherine Hospital IncEast Chicago, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150008
  • St Mary Medical Center IncHobart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150034

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Praveen Nallapareddy as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Community Care Network Inc379 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Indiana

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

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Other clinicians in Community Care Network Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolChicago College Of Medicine And Surgery
Graduation year2004 (22 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396908455
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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