DR. VENU GOPAL KANKANI M.D.
NPI 1073860565
Hospitalist in Scranton, PA

Q: What is Venu Gopal Kankani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venu Gopal Kankani is 1073860565. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 14, 2012.

Q: What is Venu Gopal Kankani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since August 14, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1800 MULBERRY ST., SCRANTON, PA 18510(570) 703-7351(570) 703-7801 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 27, 2020, Oct 28, 2019, Nov 30, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

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About Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENU GOPAL KANKANI M.D. (NPI 1073860565) is an individual hospitalist provider in Scranton, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD455070) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger-community Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073860565

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VENU GOPAL KANKANICredential: M.D.

Location Address1800 MULBERRY ST.Scranton, PA 18510-6889

Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144

Phone(570) 703-7351

Fax(570) 703-7801

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateAugust 14, 2012

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2020

✔ NPI 1073860565 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD455070

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License MD455070 (PA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

1800 MULBERRY ST., Scranton, PA 18510

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Other Identifiers 1

Other432964PA · Medicare Number

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Venu Gopal Kankani 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 ID6305152323

PECOS Enrollment IDI20150904000998

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Venu Gopal Kankani reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Geisinger Clinic

Same address

Neurology

1800 MULBERRY ST
Scranton, PA 18510

Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
4,429 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1023067493 (570) 703-8888

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.

270 services103 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

193 services153 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

128 services126 patients

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

44 services44 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Scranton, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390001

Location1822 Mulberry StreetScranton, PA 18510 · Lackawanna County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390270

Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18510 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

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$96.82 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

4 suppliers34 claims34 services$15.52 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers40 claims40 services$72.14 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 16

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