Quick answers
- Does Venkata L. Buddharaju accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Venkata L. Buddharaju 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 Venkata L. Buddharaju see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 312 Original Medicare patients and 2,117 services for Venkata L. Buddharaju. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Venkata L. Buddharaju's NPI number?
- 1790737781. 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 Venkata L. Buddharaju, 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 | 312 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,117 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,028 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)311 services
- Follow-up inpatient or observation ventilation assistance and management (94003)276 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)196 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)96 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%
- Heart failure69%
- Diabetes63%
- Arthritis62%
- COPD61%
Hospitals where Venkata L. Buddharaju works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Venkata L. Buddharaju 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.
- Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage HospitalWinfield, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140242
- Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - ChicagoChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140224
- Thorek Memorial HospitalChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140115
Practice locations
Addresses where Venkata L. Buddharaju is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2180 De Cook AvePark Ridge, IL 60068
- 850 W Irving Park Rd, Thorek Memorial HospitalChicago, IL 60613 (773) 975‑6775
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
- Sleep Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Park Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Park Ridge, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790737781 |
| 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