DR. VINEELA LAVU MD
NPI 1558618850
Family Medicine in Portales, NM

Active since August 06, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
42121 US HWY 70, PORTALES, NM 88130(575) 356-6652(575) 359-6827 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2026, Jan 12, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Vineela Lavu Md NPPES

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

DR. VINEELA LAVU MD (NPI 1558618850) is an individual family medicine provider in Portales, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2013-0281) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Roosevelt General Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Frisco.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558618850
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VINEELA LAVUCredential: MD
Location Address42121 US HWY 70Portales, NM 88130-9347
Mailing AddressPo Box 299Portales, NM 88130-0299 · (575) 356-6652 · Fax (575) 359-6827
Fax(575) 359-6827
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSKentucky School Of MedicineGraduated 2017
Enumeration DateAugust 6, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2026
NPI 1558618850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in NM · MD2013-0281
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License MD2013-0281 (NM)
42121 US HWY 70, Portales, NM 88130

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 114111 King Rd Ste 320Frisco, TX 75036-0810 · Phone (469) 888-4890 · Fax (866) 292-0929

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

Dr. Vineela Lavu 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 ID9537396254
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131228000101
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.
54 services30 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.
36 services36 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
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.
21 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Roosevelt General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Portales, NM
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number320084
Location42121 Us Highway 70Portales, NM 88130 · Roosevelt County
Emergency services

Northwest Texas Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Amarillo, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450209
Location1501 S Coulter StAmarillo, TX 79106 · Potter County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88130 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
$84.79 typical visit price
range $54.26 – $166.80
Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.38 typical visit price
range $17.00 – $135.35
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers27 claims27 services$20.50 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 suppliers27 claims27 services$114.92 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 16

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

Family Medicine
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Emergency Medicine
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Nurse Practitioner
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130
Family Medicine
42121 US HWY 70
PORTALES, NM 88130

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 Vineela Lavu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vineela Lavu is 1558618850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 6, 2012.

Where is Vineela Lavu located?

Vineela Lavu practices at 42121 Us Hwy 70, Portales, NM 88130. The listed phone number is (575) 356-6652.

What is Vineela Lavu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Vineela Lavu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vineela Lavu 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 Vineela Lavu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Vineela Lavu 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 Vineela Lavu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vineela Lavu is affiliated with Roosevelt General Hospital and Northwest Texas Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vineela Lavu was last updated on April 2, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.