DR. ASHOK REDDY POLU M.D.
NPI 1053794826
Psychiatry & Neurology - Vascular Neurology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since June 29, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 765-6565 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 18, 2024, Dec 14, 2023, Dec 5, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Ashok Reddy Polu M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. ASHOK REDDY POLU M.D. (NPI 1053794826) is an individual vascular neurology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Tennessee (69728) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Of Md Shore Medical Center At Easton, and maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053794826
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084V0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. ASHOK REDDY POLUCredential: M.D.
Location Address5000 HENNESSY BLVDBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4375
Mailing Address10101 Park Rowe Ave Ste 200Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1685 · (225) 769-2200 · Fax (225) 768-2185
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 29, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 20248 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 18, 2024
NPI 1053794826 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · Vascular NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084V0102X
License Licensed in TN · 69728
Definition

Vascular Neurology is a subspecialty in the evaluation, prevention, treatment and recovery from vascular diseases of the nervous system. This subspecialty includes the diagnosis and treatment of vascular events of arterial or venous origin from a large number of causes that affect the brain or spinal cord such as ischemic stroke, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord ischemia and spinal cord hemorrhage.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License 328469 (LA)
5000 HENNESSY BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1501 20th St Ste 503Knoxville, TN 37916-1832 · Phone (865) 331-4321

Other Identifiers 2

MedicaidQ088547TN
Other328469Md License Number

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ashok Reddy Polu M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID9739584210
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240308000113, I20251106000312
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
97 services96 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
42 services23 patients
Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy 95816
Measurement of brain wave activity, also known as an EEG, is a non-invasive test that records electrical patterns in your brain. This procedure is done when you're awake and drowsy to understand how your brain functions during different states of consciousness.
37 services35 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
35 services29 patients
Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow 93886
A complete ultrasound of brain blood flow, also known as a Transcranial Doppler, is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to measure the speed and direction of blood flow in the brain. This helps detect any abnormalities or blockages.
30 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

University Of MD Shore Medical Center At Easton

Acute Care Hospitals · Easton, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210037
Location219 South Washington StreetEaston, MD 21601 · Talbot County
Emergency services

Leconte Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sevierville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440081
Location742 Middlecreek RoadSevierville, TN 37862 · Sevier County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fort Loudoun Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lenoir City, TN
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number440110
Location550 Fort Loudon Medical Center DrLenoir City, TN 37772 · Loudon County
Emergency services

Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440125
Location1901 W Clinch AveKnoxville, TN 37916 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Parkwest Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Knoxville, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440173
Location9352 Park West BlvdKnoxville, TN 37923 · Knox County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality69.07
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.42

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Physician Assistant
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Psychologist (Clinical)
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Hospitalist
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
5000 HENNESSY BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Ashok Reddy Polu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashok Reddy Polu is 1053794826. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 29, 2015.

Where is Ashok Reddy Polu located?

Ashok Reddy Polu practices at 5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The listed phone number is (225) 765-6565.

What is Ashok Reddy Polu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Vascular Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084V0102X.

Is Ashok Reddy Polu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashok Reddy Polu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Ashok Reddy Polu accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee list Ashok Reddy Polu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Ashok Reddy Polu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ashok Reddy Polu is affiliated with University Of MD Shore Medical Center At Easton, Leconte Medical Center, Fort Loudoun Medical Center, Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center and Parkwest Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ashok Reddy Polu was last updated on December 18, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.