PREETHI KIRAN VENEPALLI MD
NPI 1700049558
Pediatrics in Chesterton, IN

Active since July 02, 2008PECOS Enrolled
407 W INDIANA AVE, CHESTERTON, IN 46304(219) 763-8112(219) 764-5384 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2023, Jun 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Preethi Kiran Venepalli Md NPPES

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

PREETHI KIRAN VENEPALLI MD (NPI 1700049558) is an individual pediatrics provider in Chesterton, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01072539A) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Dyer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700049558
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NamePREETHI KIRAN VENEPALLICredential: MD
Location Address407 W INDIANA AVEChesterton, IN 46304-2350
Mailing Address8558 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7032 · (219) 239-2170 · Fax (219) 270-3168
Fax(219) 764-5384
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2023
✔ NPI 1700049558 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01072539A✔ Licensed in IL · 036.128154✔ Licensed in CA · A119131
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
407 W INDIANA AVE, Chesterton, IN 46304

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11001 Main St Fl 3Dyer, IN 46311-1200 · Phone (219) 440-5334 · Fax (219) 440-5335

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201174280IN

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Preethi Kiran Venepalli Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Preethi Venepalli reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
651 W MORGAN AVE RM F168
Chesterton, IN 46304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 134 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
9660 WICKER AVE
St John, IN 46373
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 607 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46304 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
407 W INDIANA AVE
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
General Practice
407 W INDIANA AVE
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Registered Nurse
407 W INDIANA AVE
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Chiropractor
407 W INDIANA AVE
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
407 W INDIANA AVE
CHESTERTON, IN 46304
Obstetrics & Gynecology
407 W INDIANA AVE
CHESTERTON, IN 46304

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 Preethi Venepalli's NPI number?

The NPI number for Preethi Venepalli is 1700049558. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2008.

Where is Preethi Venepalli located?

Preethi Venepalli practices at 407 W Indiana Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304. The listed phone number is (219) 763-8112.

What is Preethi Venepalli's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Preethi Venepalli enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Preethi Venepalli is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Preethi Venepalli's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Preethi Venepalli reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Northshore Health Centers, Inc. (Chesterton, IN) and Community Care Network Inc (St John, IN). 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 Preethi Venepalli's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Preethi Venepalli accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Preethi Venepalli 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Preethi Venepalli was last updated on December 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.