Quick answers
- Does Vinay R. Julapalli accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vinay R. Julapalli 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 Vinay R. Julapalli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 713 Original Medicare patients and 1,299 services for Vinay R. Julapalli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vinay R. Julapalli's NPI number?
- 1518165521. 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 Vinay R. Julapalli, 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 | 713 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,299 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)804 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)130 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)126 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)121 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)14 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease60%
- Heart failure43%
- Diabetes42%
Hospitals where Vinay R. Julapalli works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vinay R. Julapalli 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.
- Houston Methodist The Woodlands HospitalThe Woodlands, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670122
Practice locations
Addresses where Vinay R. Julapalli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17201 I 45, Houston Methodist the WoodlandsShenandoah, TX 77385 (936) 270‑2000
- 2950 FM 2920 Rd, Suite 180Spring, TX 77388 (281) 972‑2079
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Texas →
Other cardiologists in Shenandoah
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shenandoah, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio |
| 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) | 1518165521 |
| 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