Quick answers
- Does Chetan Velagapudi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chetan Velagapudi 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 Chetan Velagapudi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,026 Original Medicare patients and 2,338 services for Chetan Velagapudi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chetan Velagapudi's NPI number?
- 1821520198. 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 Chetan Velagapudi, 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 | 1,026 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,338 |
| Different services or procedures | 142 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)418 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)160 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast (70496)110 services
- Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast (70498)106 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)99 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 cholesterol72%
- Arthritis57%
- Diabetes48%
- COPD46%
- Ischemic heart disease44%
Hospitals where Chetan Velagapudi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chetan Velagapudi 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.
- Franciscan Health Olympia & Chicago HeightsOlympia Fields, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140172
- Ingalls Memorial HospitalHarvey, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140191
- Methodist Hospitals IncGary, IN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 150002
- The University of Chicago Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140088
Practice locations
Addresses where Chetan Velagapudi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1 Ingalls DrHarvey, IL 60426 (309) 671‑8282
- 1201 Pine StEldorado, IL 62930 (309) 671‑8282
- 20201 Crawford AveOlympia Fields, IL 60461 (309) 671‑8282
- 600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 (219) 886‑4000
- 600 S 13th StPekin, IL 61554 (309) 671‑8282
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chetan Velagapudi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Specialists in Medical Imaging SC234 clinicians in the group
- N W Indiana Radiology Services, PC15 clinicians in the group
- Advanced Imaging Center LLC12 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Harvey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Harvey, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Specialists in Medical Imaging SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2017 (9 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821520198 |
| 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