Quick answers
- Does Praveen Rapolu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Praveen Rapolu 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 Praveen Rapolu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 464 Original Medicare patients and 758 services for Praveen Rapolu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Praveen Rapolu's NPI number?
- 1578572616. 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 Praveen Rapolu, 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 | 464 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 758 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more (99306)190 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)183 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)150 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes (99309)138 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)74 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%
- Arthritis61%
- Depression54%
- Ischemic heart disease50%
- Anxiety50%
Hospitals where Praveen Rapolu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Praveen Rapolu 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.
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - BudaBuda, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670131
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Marble FallsMarble Falls, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670108
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Round RockRound Rock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670034
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - TempleTemple, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450054
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center- AustinAustin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 670136
Practice locations
Addresses where Praveen Rapolu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 100 Medical PkwyLakeway, TX 78738 (512) 571‑5000
- 1105 Rock Prairie RdCollege Sta, TX 77845 (337) 991‑9276
- 1700 Onion Creek PkwyAustin, TX 78748 (512) 730‑3053
- 1701 E Pflugerville Pkwy, Baylor Scott and White Clinic PflugPflugerville, TX 78660 (512) 259‑6000
- 2802 Flintrock Trce, Suite 201Austin, TX 78738 (337) 991‑9276
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Praveen Rapolu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scott and White Clinic2,461 clinicians in the group
- Curana Health Medical Group LLC138 clinicians in the group
- CH Specialty Services TX PLLC110 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Lakeway
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lakeway, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scott and White Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1578572616 |
| 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