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DR. VANDANA KARANALA MD
NPI 1174771679
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since September 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 CALIFORNIA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77006(832) 548-5000(713) 559-3255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 13, 2026, Nov 18, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Vandana Karanala Md NPPES

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

DR. VANDANA KARANALA MD (NPI 1174771679) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6842) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174771679
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VANDANA KARANALACredential: MD
Location Address1415 CALIFORNIA STHouston, TX 77006-2602
Mailing AddressPo Box 66308Houston, TX 77266-6308 · (832) 548-5000 · Fax (713) 559-3255
Phone(832) 548-5000
Fax(713) 559-3255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1174771679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P6842
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1415 CALIFORNIA ST, Houston, TX 77006
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Vandana Shrikanth

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP6842TX · Texas Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vandana Karanala Md 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 ID3072824887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151026002020
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 Vandana Karanala reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
Houston, TX 77006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679524961 (832) 548-5000

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77006 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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

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

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$185.46 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 20

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

TEANDRA VASHON GORDON LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
DR. SEEMA MARIE VARGHESE D.D.S.
Dentist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
NATALIE N. VANEK MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
MR. JOSEPH EDGAR ROBERTS LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (713) 351-7360
DR. TAMISHA ELISE JONES MD
Pediatrics
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
DR. BRANDAN L. URIBE O.D.
Optometrist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000
TARA JEAN FLESHNER
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (713) 665-8800
DR. NATALI MATTERN MUEHE MD
Pediatrics
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Harris County (832) 548-5000

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 Vandana Karanala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vandana Karanala is 1174771679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2008. The provider is also known as Vandana Shrikanth.

Where is Vandana Karanala located?

Vandana Karanala practices at 1415 California St, Houston, TX 77006. The listed phone number is (832) 548-5000.

What is Vandana Karanala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vandana Karanala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vandana Karanala 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Vandana Karanala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vandana Karanala reassigns Medicare benefits to Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (Houston, TX). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Vandana Karanala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vandana Karanala accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 5 other insurers list Vandana Karanala 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vandana Karanala was last updated on October 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.