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DR. ARUNA VENKATESAN MD
NPI 1235457649
Dermatology in Redwood City, CA

Active since May 10, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.58/100
CMS Quality Rating
450 BROADWAY ST PAVILION B, REDWOOD CITY, CA 94063(650) 721-7194(650) 721-3464 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 18, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Aruna Venkatesan Md NPPES

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

DR. ARUNA VENKATESAN MD (NPI 1235457649) is an individual dermatology provider in Redwood City, California, licensed in California (DO NOT HAVE YET) and active in the NPI registry since May 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235457649
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207N00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ARUNA VENKATESANCredential: MD
Location Address450 BROADWAY ST PAVILION BRedwood City, CA 94063
Mailing Address751 S Bascom Ave Ste 510San Jose, CA 95128-2604 · (408) 885-6777 · Fax (408) 885-7166
Phone(650) 721-7194
Fax(650) 721-3464
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateMay 10, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 18, 2013
✔ NPI 1235457649 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDermatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207N00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · DO NOT HAVE YET
Definition
A dermatologist is trained to diagnose and treat pediatric and adult patients with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, mouth, external genitalia, hair and nails, as well as a number of sexually transmitted diseases. The dermatologist has had additional training and experience in the diagnosis and treatment of skin cancers, melanomas, moles and other tumors of the skin, the management of contact dermatitis and other allergic and nonallergic skin disorders, and in the recognition of the skin manifestations of systemic (including internal malignancy) and infectious diseases. Dermatologists have special training in dermatopathology and in the surgical techniques used in dermatology. They also have expertise in the management of cosmetic disorders of the skin such as hair loss and scars and the skin changes associated with aging.
450 BROADWAY ST PAVILION B, Redwood City, CA 94063
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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. Aruna Venkatesan 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 ID5496991895
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130409000170
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 Aruna Venkatesan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

County Of Santa Clara
5.3 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
231 GRANT AVENUE
Palo Alto, CA 94306
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1629301346 (California)
  • 2,460 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144330614 (650) 321-5545

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 7

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
143 services107 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths 17003
This procedure involves removing 2-14 precancerous skin growths. The growths are treated to prevent them from potentially developing into skin cancer. The process is safe, with minimal discomfort, and promotes healthier skin.
141 services24 patients
Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth 17000
"Destruction of precancer skin growth" is a procedure that eliminates a single precancerous skin growth. This is done to prevent it from developing into skin cancer. The growth may be removed using various methods such as cryotherapy (freezing), laser therapy, or topical medications.
36 services29 patients
Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth 11102
A biopsy of a skin growth involves taking a small sample of the growth to examine it under a microscope. This helps determine if the growth is harmful. The procedure is typically quick, with minimal discomfort. It's a crucial step in ensuring your skin's health.
26 services26 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
25 services23 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
21 services21 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94063 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
$104.51 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $26.12 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$84.91 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

80.58/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.43
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost46.5

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 Aruna Venkatesan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aruna Venkatesan is 1235457649. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2010.

Where is Aruna Venkatesan located?

Aruna Venkatesan practices at 450 Broadway St Pavilion B, Redwood City, CA 94063. The listed phone number is (650) 721-7194.

What is Aruna Venkatesan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dermatology with taxonomy code 207N00000X.

Is Aruna Venkatesan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Aruna Venkatesan 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 Aruna Venkatesan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Aruna Venkatesan reassigns Medicare benefits to County Of Santa Clara (Palo Alto, CA). 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 Aruna Venkatesan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aruna Venkatesan was last updated on December 18, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years 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.