Quick answers
- Does Naga Venkata Pothineni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Naga Venkata Pothineni 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 Naga Venkata Pothineni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 710 Original Medicare patients and 3,749 services for Naga Venkata Pothineni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Naga Venkata Pothineni's NPI number?
- 1437437498. 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 Naga Venkata Pothineni, 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 | 710 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,749 |
| Different services or procedures | 83 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days (93298)770 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)441 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days (93296)322 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)276 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)269 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%
- Atrial fibrillation74%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Heart failure53%
- Arthritis50%
Hospitals where Naga Venkata Pothineni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Naga Venkata Pothineni 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.
- Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260095
- Lee's Summit Medical CenterLees Summit, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260190
- Menorah Medical CenterOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170182
- Overland Park Regional Medical CenterOverland Park, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170176
- Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260027
Practice locations
Addresses where Naga Venkata Pothineni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 19600 E 39th St S, Centerpoint Medical CenterIndependence, MO 64057 (816) 698‑7000
- 2000 SE Blue Pkwy, Suite 250Lees Summit, MO 64063 (913) 906‑0833
- 2316 E Meyer Blvd, Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO 64132 (913) 253‑3000
- 2330 E Meyer Blvd, Suite 411bKansas City, MO 64132 (913) 934‑4300
- 5100 W 110th St, Suite 200Overland Park, KS 66211 (913) 253‑3000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Naga Venkata Pothineni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists LLC80 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Missouri →
Other cardiologists in Independence
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Independence, MO — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midwest Heart and Vascular Specialists LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437437498 |
| 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