Quick answers
- Does Krishna Vegiraju accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishna Vegiraju 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.
- What is Krishna Vegiraju's NPI number?
- 1720147473. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Krishna Vegiraju works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krishna Vegiraju 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.
- CHI St Lukes Health Memorial LufkinLufkin, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450211
Practice locations
Addresses where Krishna Vegiraju is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 505 S John Redditt Dr, Woodland Heights Medical CenterLufkin, TX 75904 (936) 634‑8311
- 850 W Central Texas Expy, Seton Medical Center Harker HeightsHarker Heights, TX 76548 (254) 690‑0900
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krishna Vegiraju as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergenchealth PLLC1,056 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Lufkin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lufkin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergenchealth PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720147473 |
| 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
- 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