VENKATA SRI HARSHA VEDANTAM MD
NPI 1255781712
Hospitalist in Kingsport, TN

Q: What is Venkata Vedantam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkata Vedantam is 1255781712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2016.

Q: What is Venkata Vedantam's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkata Vedantam was last updated on November 25, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 months 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.

Active since June 15, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 200, KINGSPORT, TN 37660(423) 246-7931(423) 246-1906 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 25, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 15, 2023, Jan 8, 2020, Jun 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Venkata Sri Harsha Vedantam Md NPPES

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

VENKATA SRI HARSHA VEDANTAM MD (NPI 1255781712) is an individual hospitalist provider in Kingsport, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (59398) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255781712

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameVENKATA SRI HARSHA VEDANTAMCredential: MD

Location Address4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 200Kingsport, TN 37660-7435

Mailing AddressPo Box 699Mountain Home, TN 37684-0699 · (423) 302-6882

Phone(423) 246-7931

Fax(423) 246-1906

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateJune 15, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 25, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 25, 2024

✔ NPI 1255781712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TN · 59398

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 59398 (TN)

4 SHERIDAN SQ STE 200, Kingsport, TN 37660

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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1917 W Walnut StJohnson City, TN 37604-6527 · Phone (423) 439-6464

Location 2102 E Ravine RdKingsport, TN 37660-3814 · Phone (423) 245-9600

Location 3325 N State Of Franklin Rd Fl 2Johnson City, TN 37604-6092 · Phone (423) 439-7280

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ043029TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare.Insurance ›

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

Venkata Sri Harsha Vedantam 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 ID5890022016

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190812001573

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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Venkata Vedantam reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Wellmont Medical Associates, Inc.

3.0 mi

Internal Medicine

111 W STONE DR, SUITE 110
Kingsport, TN 37660

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
861 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1598124398 (423) 224-3701

Medical Education Assistance Corporation

14 mi

Internal Medicine

101 MED TECH PKWY STE 306
Johnson City, TN 37604

Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
341 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1235180480 (423) 433-6039

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.

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.

142 services57 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

56 services19 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

45 services40 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.

42 services38 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.

39 services17 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.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsport, TN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440017

Location130 West Ravine RoadKingsport, TN 37662 · Sullivan County

Emergency services

Johnson City Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Johnson City, TN

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number440063

Location400 N State Of Franklin RdJohnson City, TN 37604 · Washington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37660 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

$121.80 typical visit price

range $52.64 – $160.89

Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.60 typical visit price

range $16.72 – $131.41

Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)

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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

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