Quick answers
- Does Harsha V. Polavarapu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Harsha V. Polavarapu 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 Harsha V. Polavarapu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 439 Original Medicare patients and 946 services for Harsha V. Polavarapu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Harsha V. Polavarapu's NPI number?
- 1982864476. 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 Harsha V. Polavarapu, 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 | 439 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 946 |
| Different services or procedures | 93 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)194 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)145 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)69 services
- Diagnostic exam of anus using an endoscope (46600)60 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)46 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis53%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)37%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Harsha V. Polavarapu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Harsha V. Polavarapu 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.
- Blessing HospitalQuincy, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140015
- Hannibal Regional HospitalHannibal, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260025
- Illini Community HospitalPittsfield, IL · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 141315
- Pike County Memorial HospitalLouisiana, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261333
Practice locations
Addresses where Harsha V. Polavarapu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1015 W Adams StBowling Green, MO 63334 (573) 324‑5300
- 2305 Georgia StLouisiana, MO 63353
- 2305 W GeorgiaLouisiana, MO 63353
- 640 W Washington StPittsfield, IL 62363 (217) 285‑2113
- 927 Broadway StQuincy, IL 62301 (217) 224‑6423
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Harsha V. Polavarapu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Blessing Hospital421 clinicians in the group
- Pike County Memorial Hospital32 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Colorectal Surgery (Proctology) doctors in Missouri →
Other colorectal surgeons in Missouri
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Missouri — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Blessing Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982864476 |
| 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