Quick answers
- Does Pinnamaneni R. Prasad accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pinnamaneni R. Prasad 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 Pinnamaneni R. Prasad see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 203 Original Medicare patients and 10,985 services for Pinnamaneni R. Prasad. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Pinnamaneni R. Prasad's NPI number?
- 1821099045. 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 Pinnamaneni R. Prasad, 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 | 203 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,985 |
| Different services or procedures | 36 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 68 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)10,250 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)172 services
- Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)117 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)60 services
- Balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36907)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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes72%
- Ischemic heart disease65%
- Heart failure64%
Practice locations
Addresses where Pinnamaneni R. Prasad is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16507 Southfield RdAllen Park, MI 48101 (313) 429‑3211
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Pinnamaneni R. Prasad as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Downriver Vascular Associates PLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other nephrologists in Michigan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Michigan — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1972 (54 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821099045 |
| 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
- 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