Quick answers
- Does Ravindra Mallavarapu accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Ravindra Mallavarapu may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ravindra Mallavarapu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 679 Original Medicare patients and 2,615 services for Ravindra Mallavarapu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ravindra Mallavarapu's NPI number?
- 1982657961. 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 Ravindra Mallavarapu, 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 | 679 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,615 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)185 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)154 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)147 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)116 services
- Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm (43249)102 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes27%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Ravindra Mallavarapu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ravindra Mallavarapu 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.
- Allen HospitalWaterloo, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160110
Practice locations
Addresses where Ravindra Mallavarapu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1015 S Hackett RdWaterloo, IA 50701 (319) 234‑5990
- 1825 Logan AveWaterloo, IA 50703
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ravindra Mallavarapu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation157 clinicians in the group
- New Gi PC25 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Waterloo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Waterloo, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allen Memorial Hospital Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1991 (35 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982657961 |
| 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