Quick answers
- Does Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta 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 Lakshmi S. Achanta see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 67 services for Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta's NPI number?
- 1487689303. 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 Lakshmi S. Achanta, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 67 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)46 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%
- Chronic kidney disease60%
- Diabetes56%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
Hospitals where Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta 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.
- CHI St Joseph Health Regional HospitalBryan, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450011
- Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of TXAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 450124
- Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450847
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1500 Red River StAustin, TX 78701 (512) 324‑0150
- 1604 Rock Prairie RdCollege Station, TX 77845 (979) 764‑5100
- 2801 Franciscan DrBryan, TX 77802 (979) 776‑3777
- 3501 Mills AveAustin, TX 78731 (512) 324‑1017
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata Lakshmi S. Achanta as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services of Texas, PLLC387 clinicians in the group
- St Joseph Regional Health Center141 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Usacs Integrated Acute Care Services of Texas, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1487689303 |
| 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