Quick answers
- Does Prasad S. Vankineni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prasad S. Vankineni 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 Prasad S. Vankineni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 554 Original Medicare patients and 884 services for Prasad S. Vankineni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Prasad S. Vankineni's NPI number?
- 1700958873. 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 Prasad S. Vankineni, 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 | 554 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 884 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)174 services
- Destruction of polyp or growth of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45388)123 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)75 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)74 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk (G0105)51 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Ischemic heart disease43%
- Diabetes39%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Prasad S. Vankineni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prasad S. Vankineni 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.
- Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
Practice locations
Addresses where Prasad S. Vankineni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 420 Lowell Dr SE, Suite 204Huntsville, AL 35801 (256) 536‑9031
- 8371 Hwy 72 W, Suite 101Madison, AL 35758 (256) 817‑5835
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Prasad S. Vankineni as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- HH Digestive Disease Center20 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in HH Digestive Disease Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 (50 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700958873 |
| 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