Quick answers
- Does Venkata Buddharaju accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata Buddharaju 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 Buddharaju see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,043 Original Medicare patients and 6,306 services for Venkata Buddharaju. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata Buddharaju's NPI number?
- 1508145327. 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 Buddharaju, 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 | 1,043 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,306 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)2,029 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,017 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)842 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)581 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)478 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 disease75%
- Ischemic heart disease59%
- Heart failure55%
- Arthritis54%
Hospitals where Venkata Buddharaju works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata Buddharaju 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.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
- Northwestern Lake Forest HospitalLake Forest, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140130
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Northwestern Medicine McHenryMcHenry, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140116
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata Buddharaju is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1670 Capital St, Suite 900Elgin, IL 60124 (224) 238‑3211
- 442 N Il Route 31Crystal Lake, IL 60012 (224) 238‑3211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata Buddharaju as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kidney Care Center Elgin LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Elgin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elgin, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kidney Care Center Elgin 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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508145327 |
| 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