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MR. KRISHNA CHANDRA VEMULAPALLI M.D.
NPI 1609293828
Orthopaedic Surgery - Orthopaedic Trauma in Phoenix, AZ

Active since March 26, 2014PECOS Enrolled
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800, PHOENIX, AZ 85013(602) 406-1234 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 26, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 26, 2026, Aug 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Mr. Krishna Chandra Vemulapalli M.d. NPPES

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

MR. KRISHNA CHANDRA VEMULAPALLI M.D. (NPI 1609293828) is an individual orthopaedic trauma provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (82162) and active in the NPI registry since March 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609293828
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207XX0801X
Provider Legal NameMR. KRISHNA CHANDRA VEMULAPALLICredential: M.D.
Location Address500 W THOMAS RD STE 800Phoenix, AZ 85013-4217
Mailing AddressPo Box 33269Phoenix, AZ 85067-3269 · (602) 406-4786
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 26, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 26, 2026
✔ NPI 1609293828 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOrthopaedic Surgery · Orthopaedic TraumaAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207XX0801X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 82162
Definition
Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.
Also ListedOrthopaedic SurgeryTaxonomy 207X00000X · License 82162 (AZ)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800, Phoenix, AZ 85013

Accepted 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

Mr. Krishna Chandra Vemulapalli 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 ID8325466782
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200916002373
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

2

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

Pediatrics
298 HENRY CLAY AVE
New Orleans, LA 70118
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 297 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2000 CANAL ST
New Orleans, LA 70112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Administrators Of The Tulane Educational Fund
  • 851 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

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.

Orthopaedic Surgery (Orthopaedic Trauma)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Family Medicine (Sports Medicine)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Surgery
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013
Physician Assistant
500 W THOMAS RD STE 800
PHOENIX, AZ 85013

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 Krishna Vemulapalli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishna Vemulapalli is 1609293828. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2014.

Where is Krishna Vemulapalli located?

Krishna Vemulapalli practices at 500 W Thomas Rd Ste 800, Phoenix, AZ 85013. The listed phone number is (602) 406-1234.

What is Krishna Vemulapalli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma, with taxonomy code 207XX0801X.

Is Krishna Vemulapalli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krishna Vemulapalli 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Krishna Vemulapalli's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Krishna Vemulapalli reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Childrens Hospital Medical Practice Corporation (New Orleans, LA) and Administrators Of The Tulane Education Fund (New Orleans, LA). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Krishna Vemulapalli's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Krishna Vemulapalli accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Krishna Vemulapalli 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 Krishna Vemulapalli affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krishna Vemulapalli is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krishna Vemulapalli was last updated on October 26, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 days 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.