Quick answers
- Does Vamsi K. Gullapalli accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vamsi K. Gullapalli 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 Vamsi K. Gullapalli see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 741 Original Medicare patients and 28,813 services for Vamsi K. Gullapalli. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vamsi K. Gullapalli's NPI number?
- 1649477787. 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 Vamsi K. Gullapalli, 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 | 741 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 28,813 |
| Different services or procedures | 47 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)23,760 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)1,170 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,136 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)772 services
- Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg (J0177)504 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes34%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Vamsi K. Gullapalli works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vamsi K. Gullapalli 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.
- Alomere HealthAlexandria, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240030
- CentraCare - St. Cloud HospitalSaint Cloud, MN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 240036
Practice locations
Addresses where Vamsi K. Gullapalli is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2330 Troop Dr, Unit 104Sartell, MN 56377 (320) 230‑8555
- 2633 Jefferson St, Suite 802Alexandria, MN 56308 (320) 230‑8555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vamsi K. Gullapalli as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Minnesota Retina Consultants, PLLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Sartell
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Sartell, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Minnesota Retina Consultants, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649477787 |
| 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