DR. VENKATA KRISHNA PUPPALA M.D.
NPI 1619170438
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in San Antonio, TX

Q: What is Venkata Puppala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkata Puppala is 1619170438. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 8, 2007.

Q: What is Venkata Puppala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkata Puppala was last updated on April 14, 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.

Active since June 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4502 MEDICAL DR, SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229(210) 644-3278(210) 702-6130 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 14, 2026, Mar 18, 2026, Dec 4, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Dr. Venkata Krishna Puppala M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENKATA KRISHNA PUPPALA M.D. (NPI 1619170438) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (V3413) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619170438

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameDR. VENKATA KRISHNA PUPPALACredential: M.D.

Location Address4502 MEDICAL DRSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402

Mailing Address4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229-4402 · (210) 644-3278 · Fax (210) 702-6130

Phone(210) 644-3278

Fax(210) 702-6130

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001

Enumeration DateJune 8, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2026

✔ NPI 1619170438 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · V3413✔ Licensed in WI · 48505

Definition

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

4502 MEDICAL DR, San Antonio, TX 78229

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1619170438WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. and more.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. Venkata Krishna Puppala 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 ID5991882151

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240927001481

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 2

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.

16 services16 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450058

Location111 Dallas StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Health System

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number450213

Location4502 Medical DrSan Antonio, TX 78229 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.55 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

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.

EDUARDO N. POLLONO MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)