SRIDHAR VENKATACHALAM MD
NPI 1659509990
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Corpus Christi, TX

Q: What is Sridhar Venkatachalam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sridhar Venkatachalam is 1659509990. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2009.

Q: What is Sridhar Venkatachalam's specialty?

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

Active since June 25, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

1521 S STAPLES ST STE 700, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX 78404(361) 888-8271(361) 885-3699 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 15, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Sridhar Venkatachalam Md NPPES

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

SRIDHAR VENKATACHALAM MD (NPI 1659509990) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Corpus Christi, Texas, licensed in Texas (P9762) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and maintains a secondary practice location in Galveston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659509990

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X

Provider Legal NameSRIDHAR VENKATACHALAMCredential: MD

Location Address1521 S STAPLES ST STE 700Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3160

Mailing Address1521 S Staples, Suite 700Corpus Christi, TX 78404-3160 · (361) 888-8271 · Fax (361) 885-3699

Phone(361) 888-8271

Fax(361) 885-3699

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995

Enumeration DateJune 25, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 29, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 29, 2023

✔ NPI 1659509990 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RC0000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P9762

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.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License P9762 (TX)

1521 S STAPLES ST STE 700, Corpus Christi, TX 78404

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1301 University Blvd, ROUTE 0553Galveston, TX 77555-0553 · Phone (409) 772-1533 · Fax (409) 772-4982

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections 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

Sridhar Venkatachalam 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 ID9537214564

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170721000138

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 29

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.

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.

683 services606 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.

208 services99 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000

An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.

184 services143 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.

180 services179 patients

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.

177 services123 patients

Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 93296

This procedure involves remotely monitoring your pacemaker or implantable defibrillator system. Over a 90-day period, we check the device's performance and your heart's activity. This helps ensure the device is functioning properly and providing the best possible support for your heart health.

111 services95 patients

Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg J2785

Regadenoson injection, 0.1 mg, is a medication used to help visualize the heart during a stress test. It works by increasing blood flow in the arteries of the heart. It's injected into a vein and is generally well-tolerated.

106 services28 patients

Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 93294

This procedure evaluates your pacemaker system remotely for up to 90 days. It checks whether single, dual, multiple lead, or leadless pacemakers are working properly. It's a safe, convenient way to ensure your heart device is functioning optimally.

86 services72 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

69 services68 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306

52 services52 patients

Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin 93793

Anticoagulant management with warfarin involves monitoring and adjusting your medication to prevent blood clots while minimizing the risk of bleeding. Regular blood tests measure your response to warfarin, helping adjust your dose if necessary. It's crucial to maintain a consistent diet and promptly report any changes in your health.

47 services27 patients

Evaluation of cardiac rhythm monitor system, remote up to 30 days 93298

This procedure involves remotely monitoring your heart rhythm for up to 30 days. A small device will record your heart's activity, which can be accessed by your healthcare team. This aids in diagnosing any irregularities or issues with your heart function.

39 services22 patients

Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate and valve function 93325

An ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart. It shows the structure, movement, and blood flow within your heart. This helps assess the heart's health and function, including the valves and rate.

39 services36 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

37 services37 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

Nuclear medicine studies of the heart involve two parts: rest and stress. During rest, images are taken of your heart at ease. During stress, images are taken after exercise or medication-induced stress. SPECT is a special imaging technique providing 3D pictures of your heart, helping identify any issues.

32 services32 patients

Evaluation of single, dual, or multiple lead implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 93295

This procedure involves remotely monitoring your implantable defibrillator system, which can have single, dual, or multiple leads. Over a period of up to 90 days, the system's performance is evaluated to ensure it's working properly and providing the necessary heart rhythm support.

29 services28 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

29 services27 patients

Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose A9500

Technetium Tc-99m Sestamibi is a diagnostic test used to create images of your heart or breast tissues. It involves a safe radioactive substance injection that helps doctors to detect any abnormalities or changes in these tissues.

29 services29 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision and review by physician 93015

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure performed by a doctor to assess how your heart responds to exertion. It involves monitoring your heart's electrical activity while you exercise or after medication is given to mimic exercise effects.

21 services21 patients

Ultrasound of heart, follow-up 93308

A follow-up ultrasound of the heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It helps doctors monitor your heart's function and structures after initial assessment or treatment.

20 services18 patients

Ultrasound of heart with probe in esophagus, with report 93312

This procedure, called a transesophageal echocardiogram, uses a small probe passed into your esophagus to capture detailed images of your heart. The report provides information about your heart's structure and function.

20 services19 patients

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers, follow-up 93321

This procedure, an echocardiogram, uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It aids in assessing your heart's blood flow, chambers, and valves. It's a follow-up procedure, ensuring that your heart is functioning properly post-treatment.

20 services18 patients

Ultrasound of heart blood flow, valves and chambers 93320

An ultrasound of your heart, also known as an echocardiogram, is a test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart. It helps doctors check the health of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.

19 services18 patients

Nuclear medicine studies of heart muscle at rest and with stress and spect 78452

16 services16 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician 93018

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG is a procedure to assess how your heart functions under stress. It can involve exercising or medication to make your heart work harder while an ECG records its activity. A physician reviews the results.

14 services14 patients

Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes 99152

This procedure involves a doctor administering a medication to reduce your consciousness during a procedure. This helps in managing discomfort and anxiety. The initial application lasts for 15 minutes and is for individuals aged 5 years or older.

14 services14 patients

Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016

An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.

13 services13 patients

External shock to heart to regulate heart beat 92960

This procedure, known as cardioversion, uses an external electrical shock to restore your heart's normal rhythm. It's typically performed when irregular heartbeats, or arrhythmias, are causing severe symptoms and aren't responding to medications.

11 services11 patients

Heart rhythm recording, analysis, report, review, and interpretation of continous external ekg over more than 48 hours up to 7 days 93241

This procedure involves wearing a device for up to 7 days to continuously record your heart's electrical activity. The data collected helps in understanding your heart's rhythm and detecting irregularities if any. The results are then analyzed, reported, and interpreted by experts.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450046

Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Christus Spohn Hospital Kleberg

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingsville, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450163

Location1311 General Cavazos BlvdKingsville, TX 78363 · Kleberg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Corpus Christi Medical Center,the

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number450788

Location6629 Woodridge RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78414 · Nueces County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78404 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.

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.

100/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

98.45

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

100%542 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Antiplatelet Therapy

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of coronary artery disease (CAD) seen within a 12 month period who were prescribed aspirin or clopidogrel

89%292 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

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.

98%1,537 patients4/55-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.

85%1,405 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

76%74 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

Ischemic Vascular Disease (IVD): Use of Aspirin or Another Antiplatelet

Percentage of patients 18 years of age and older who were diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction (AMI), coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) or percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period, or who had an active…

86%312 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.

98%1,447 patients4/55-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.

99%1,027 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

98%952 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user

Patients screenedForUse: 100% · 491 patients

Patients tobacco: 61% · 44 patients

97%491 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%

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…

99%984 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

74%984 patients4/55-star benchmark: 79%

Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease

Percentage of the following patients - all considered at high risk of cardiovascular events - who were prescribed or were on statin therapy during the measurement period: - Adults aged >= 21 years who were previously diagnosed with or currently have an active…

78%529 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%

Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly

Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients 2+: 0% · 525 patients

2%525 patients4/55-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

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

Automatic external defibrillator, with integrated electrocardiogram analysis, garment type K0606

DME-Other DME · category DE013N

1 supplier30 claims30 services$2,215.20 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 5

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

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