Quick answers
- Does Chandrasekar Venugopal accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chandrasekar Venugopal 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 Chandrasekar Venugopal see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,122 Original Medicare patients and 7,887 services for Chandrasekar Venugopal. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chandrasekar Venugopal's NPI number?
- 1972679959. 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 Chandrasekar Venugopal, 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 | 3,122 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,887 |
| Different services or procedures | 216 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,767 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,620 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)542 services
- Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)317 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)188 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%
- Diabetes53%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease45%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
Hospitals where Chandrasekar Venugopal works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chandrasekar Venugopal 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.
- Adventist Health HanfordHanford, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050121
- Clovis Community Medical CenterClovis, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050492
- Community Regional Medical CenterFresno, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050060
- Kaweah Health Medical CenterVisalia, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050057
- Saint Agnes Medical CenterFresno, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050093
Practice locations
Addresses where Chandrasekar Venugopal is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1827 E Fir Ave, Suite 101Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 256‑1975
- 1867 E Fir Ave, Suite 101Fresno, CA 93720 (559) 325‑5800
- 6297 N Fresno StFresno, CA 93710 (559) 447‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chandrasekar Venugopal as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Central Valley Community Medical Imaging96 clinicians in the group
- California Imaging Institute Medical Group Inc34 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Interventional Radiologyprimary
- Diagnostic Radiologyalso
Other interventional radiologists in Fresno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Central Valley Community Medical Imaging
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai |
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1972679959 |
| 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