VENKATA K MURTHY MD
NPI 1497724892
Surgery in Sleepy Eye, MN

Active since March 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 4TH AVE NW, SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085(507) 794-3691(507) 794-5950 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 13, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Venkata K Murthy Md NPPES

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

VENKATA K MURTHY MD (NPI 1497724892) is an individual surgery provider in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, licensed in Minnesota (20403) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sleepy Eye Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1962).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497724892
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameVENKATA K MURTHYCredential: MD
Location Address400 4TH AVE NWSleepy Eye, MN 56085-1109
Mailing Address400 4th Ave NwSleepy Eye, MN 56085-1109 · (507) 794-3691 · Fax (507) 794-5950
Fax(507) 794-5950
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1962
Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 13, 2021
NPPES CertifiedOctober 13, 2021
NPI 1497724892 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License Licensed in MN · 20403
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 20403 (MN)
400 4TH AVE NW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085

Other Identifiers 7

Other52665MUMpin
Other5888298Aetna
OtherMR9121013534Preferred One
Other1710218Medica
Other020052315Medicare Railroad
Medicaid470775300MN
Other114060Ucare

Accepted Insurance

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

Venkata K Murthy 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 ID6204963192
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100426000068
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Sleepy Eye Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Sleepy Eye, MN
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number241327
Location400 Fourth Avenue NorthwestSleepy Eye, MN 56085 · Brown County
Emergency services

New Ulm Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · New Ulm, MN
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number241378
Location1324 Fifth North StreetNew Ulm, MN 56073 · Brown County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 56085 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
$85.82 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $168.28
Typical copayment $21.45 (range $14.00 – $42.07)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$69.74 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $138.04
Typical copayment $17.43 (range $4.58 – $34.51)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
45%107 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
20%313 patients1/55-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.
69%2,358 patients1/55-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.
92%71 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.
72%473 patients2/55-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.
3%264 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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…
7%264 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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 11

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
3 suppliers21 claims48 services$5.86 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary catheter anchoring device, adhesive skin attachment, each A4333
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier11 claims44 services$1.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier12 claims24 services$8.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Urinary drainage bag, leg or abdomen, vinyl, with or without tube, with straps, each A4358
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier12 claims24 services$5.79 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers11 claims11 services$119.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier12 claims744 services$0.26 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 6

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

Family Medicine
400 4TH AVE NW
SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085
Family Medicine
400 4TH AVE NW
SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085
Family Medicine
400 4TH AVE NW
SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085
Family Medicine
400 4TH AVE NW
SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085
Nurse Practitioner
400 4TH AVE NW
SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085
General Acute Care Hospital (Critical Access)
400 4TH AVE NW
SLEEPY EYE, MN 56085

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 Venkata Murthy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkata Murthy is 1497724892. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Where is Venkata Murthy located?

Venkata Murthy practices at 400 4th Ave NW, Sleepy Eye, MN 56085. The listed phone number is (507) 794-3691.

What is Venkata Murthy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Venkata Murthy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkata Murthy 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.

What insurance does Venkata Murthy accept?

Health plans from Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Venkata Murthy 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.

Is Venkata Murthy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Venkata Murthy is affiliated with Sleepy Eye Medical Center and New Ulm Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkata Murthy was last updated on October 13, 2021. 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.