Quick answers
- Does Venkata S. Akshintala accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Venkata S. Akshintala may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Venkata S. Akshintala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 421 Original Medicare patients and 606 services for Venkata S. Akshintala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata S. Akshintala's NPI number?
- 1528486594. 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 S. Akshintala, 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 | 421 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 606 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)101 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)73 services
- Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43242)48 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)46 services
- Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope (43274)33 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes40%
- Chronic kidney disease38%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Venkata S. Akshintala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata S. Akshintala 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.
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical CenterBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210029
- Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 090005
- The Johns Hopkins HospitalBaltimore, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210009
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata S. Akshintala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 4940 Eastern AveBaltimore, MD 21224
- 5225 Loughboro Rd NW, Suite 330Washington, DC 20016 (202) 537‑4000
- 5255 Loughboro Rd NWWashington, DC 20016 (202) 537‑4000
- 5255 Loughboro Road NW, Sibley Memorial HospitalWashington, DC 20016 (202) 660‑6500
- 5601 Lloch Raven BlvdBaltimore, MD 21239 (443) 444‑4714
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Venkata S. Akshintala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Johns Hopkins University2,909 clinicians in the group
- Johns Hopkins University713 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Baltimore
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baltimore, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Johns Hopkins University
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 (15 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528486594 |
| 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