Quick answers
- Does Chetan Vakkalagadda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chetan Vakkalagadda 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 Chetan Vakkalagadda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 80 Original Medicare patients and 386 services for Chetan Vakkalagadda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chetan Vakkalagadda's NPI number?
- 1447781497. 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 Chetan Vakkalagadda, 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 | 80 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 386 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
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)161 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)126 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)25 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 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).
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)64%
- High blood pressure60%
- High cholesterol50%
- Anxiety33%
- Arthritis29%
- COPD29%
Hospitals where Chetan Vakkalagadda works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chetan Vakkalagadda 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.
- Columbia Memorial HospitalAstoria, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381320
- OHSU Hospital and ClinicsPortland, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380009
Practice locations
Addresses where Chetan Vakkalagadda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3303 S Bond AvePortland, OR 97239 (503) 494‑8311
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chetan Vakkalagadda as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Professional Services1,724 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
Other oncologists in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Professional Services
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Washington University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 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) | 1447781497 |
| 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