Quick answers
- Does Poonam Velagapudi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Poonam 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 Poonam Velagapudi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 92 Original Medicare patients and 202 services for Poonam Velagapudi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Poonam Velagapudi's NPI number?
- 1861655144. 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 Poonam 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 | 92 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 202 |
| Different services or procedures | 29 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)61 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)17 services
- Ultrasound of heart, follow-up (93308)12 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function (93325)11 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%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
- Heart failure55%
- Arthritis47%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where Poonam Velagapudi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Poonam 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.
- Anderson HospitalMaryville, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140289
- Berkeley Medical CenterMartinsburg, WV · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 510008
- Christian Hospital NortheastSaint Louis, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260180
Practice locations
Addresses where Poonam Velagapudi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Memorial DrAlton, IL 62002 (618) 463‑7240
- 1225 Graham Rd, Suite C 2310Florissant, MO 63031 (314) 953‑6300
- 262 W 145th St, Suite ANew York, NY 10039 (347) 970‑8875
- 30 W Century Rd, Suite 215Paramus, NJ 07652 (551) 261‑4372
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Poonam Velagapudi as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Fairview Heights Medical Group SC444 clinicians in the group
- St Nicholas Professional Medical Services of New York LLC13 clinicians in the group
- USA Vein Clinics of New Jersey LLC11 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Cardiologyprimary
Other interventional cardiologists in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Fairview Heights Medical Group SC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861655144 |
| 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