DR. VENU PARARATH GOPALAKRISHNAN M.D.
NPI 1497196836
Internal Medicine in Worcester, MA

Active since July 15, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
119 BELMONT ST, WORCESTER, MA 01605(508) 334-8515(508) 334-6490 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2020, Jun 26, 2018, Feb 28, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENU PARARATH GOPALAKRISHNAN M.D. (NPI 1497196836) is an individual internal medicine provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (274845) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497196836
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENU PARARATH GOPALAKRISHNANCredential: M.D.
Location Address119 BELMONT STWorcester, MA 01605
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348 · (800) 225-8885 · Fax (508) 334-1977
Fax(508) 334-6490
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2020
NPI 1497196836 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in MA · 274845
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.
119 BELMONT ST, Worcester, MA 01605

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

Dr. Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan 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 ID3577841428
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180803000673
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 4

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 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.
501 services166 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.
74 services73 patients
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.
39 services19 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.
34 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01605 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
$134.47 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $33.61 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.48 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $25.87 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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
60%50 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
80%93 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
2%49 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Family Medicine
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Nurse Practitioner
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Social Worker
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Orthopaedic Surgery
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605
Physician Assistant
119 BELMONT ST
WORCESTER, MA 01605

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 Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan is 1497196836. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2013.

Where is Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan located?

Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan practices at 119 Belmont St, Worcester, MA 01605. The listed phone number is (508) 334-8515.

What is Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan's specialty?

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

Is Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan 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 Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venu Pararath Gopalakrishnan was last updated on November 4, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.