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Diagnostic Radiology

Guhanand Venkataraman, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Guhanand Venkataraman, MD is a radiologist at 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 873-2000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Guhanand Venkataraman had 355 Original Medicare patients and 3,401 services. NPI 1538546577. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 1504 Taub Loop, Houston, TX 77030 · Directions (5 more locations)
  • Phone: (713) 873‑2000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center
  • Group practice: Baylor College of Medicine (+2 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Guhanand Venkataraman, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Guhanand Venkataraman accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Guhanand Venkataraman 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 Guhanand Venkataraman see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 355 Original Medicare patients and 3,401 services for Guhanand Venkataraman. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Guhanand Venkataraman's NPI number?
1538546577. 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 Guhanand Venkataraman, 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 patients355
Services billed to Medicare3,401
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients70

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)1,800 services
  2. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)97 services
  3. Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)64 services
  4. Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)60 services
  5. Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)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%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Diabetes35%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Depression32%

Hospitals where Guhanand Venkataraman works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Guhanand Venkataraman 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Guhanand Venkataraman is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Guhanand Venkataraman as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Baylor College of Medicine1,240 clinicians in the group
  • Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group
  • Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Baylor College of Medicine

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1538546577
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians