1. Home
  2. Directory
  3. New Jersey
  4. New Brunswick
  5. Internal Medicine
  6. NPI Profile

SUGIRDHANA VELPARI M.D.
NPI 1437449675
Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology in New Brunswick, NJ

Active since April 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
254 EASTON AVE, NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901(732) 745-8600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Feb 4, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Sugirdhana Velpari M.d. NPPES

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

SUGIRDHANA VELPARI M.D. (NPI 1437449675) is an individual gastroenterology provider in New Brunswick, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA10084500) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437449675
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0100X
Provider Legal NameSUGIRDHANA VELPARICredential: M.D.
Location Address254 EASTON AVENew Brunswick, NJ 08901-1766
Mailing Address1450 Garden St Apt S807Hoboken, NJ 07030-4681 · (412) 443-4655
Phone(732) 745-8600
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1437449675 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0100X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA10084500
Definition
An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.
254 EASTON AVE, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11740 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-7232 · Phone (866) 600-2273

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

Sugirdhana Velpari 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 ID2769786029
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171207001316
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 14

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.
311 services206 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.
198 services92 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.
126 services114 patients
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.
76 services72 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
66 services66 patients
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 45385
This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope to examine the large bowel. If any abnormal growths or polyps are found, a tool called a mechanical snare is used to remove them. This is a common method to prevent potential health issues.
58 services57 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Saint Peter's University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New Brunswick, NJ
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310070
Location254 Easton AveNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 · Middlesex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 08901 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
83%247 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
95%926 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
97%958 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
13%97 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
96%315 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
94%78 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
62%580 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
19%541 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 88% · 346 patients
Patients tobacco: 39% · 28 patients
81%346 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
83%78 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
36%78 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
35%78 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. AMIE KAWASHIMA D.O.
Orthopaedic Surgery (Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 339-7566
CRAIG M AUMACK RPH, PHARMD
Pharmacist
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
JENNIFER WALDMANN M.D
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 996-6741
MRS. MICHELE BRUNO HORNER MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor, MS
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-6659
ERNESTO BRETON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
DR. I. MARK HIATT MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
JANTI CHAABAN MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
254 EASTON AVE, PEDIATRIC NEUROLOGY
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600
SHERENE TANASHA DUNKLEY APN-C
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
254 EASTON AVE
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ 08901
Middlesex County (732) 745-8600

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 Sugirdhana Velpari's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sugirdhana Velpari is 1437449675. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2011.

Where is Sugirdhana Velpari located?

Sugirdhana Velpari practices at 254 Easton Ave, New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The listed phone number is (732) 745-8600.

What is Sugirdhana Velpari's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 207RG0100X.

Is Sugirdhana Velpari enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sugirdhana Velpari 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.

Is Sugirdhana Velpari affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sugirdhana Velpari is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sugirdhana Velpari was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.