Quick answers
- Does V Durga Madhusudana Rao accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says V Durga Madhusudana Rao 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 V Durga Madhusudana Rao see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 156 Original Medicare patients and 1,377 services for V Durga Madhusudana Rao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is V Durga Madhusudana Rao's NPI number?
- 1487682167. 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 V Durga Madhusudana Rao, 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 | 156 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,377 |
| Different services or procedures | 71 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)752 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)181 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)102 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)41 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 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%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
- Depression24%
Hospitals where V Durga Madhusudana Rao works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists V Durga Madhusudana Rao 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.
- Elkhart General HospitalElkhart, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150018
- Goshen HospitalGoshen, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150026
- Lakeland Hospital, St JosephSt Joseph, MI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 230021
- Memorial Hospital of South BendSouth Bend, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150058
- Unity Physicians HospitalMishawaka, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 150177
Practice locations
Addresses where V Durga Madhusudana Rao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 615 Fulmer RdMishawaka, IN 46544 (574) 252‑2663
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists V Durga Madhusudana Rao as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- I-Spine LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Indiana
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indiana — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in I-Spine LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487682167 |
| 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