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DR. VENKATA RAVI SHANKAR CHIVUKULA M.D.
NPI 1730349531
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Winston Salem, NC

Active since June 15, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103(336) 718-3550(336) 277-6981 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 19, 2024, Oct 26, 2020, Oct 26, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Venkata Ravi Shankar Chivukula M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VENKATA RAVI SHANKAR CHIVUKULA M.D. (NPI 1730349531) is an individual psychiatry provider in Winston Salem, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2017-01313) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Salisbury.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730349531
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. VENKATA RAVI SHANKAR CHIVUKULACredential: M.D.
Location Address3333 SILAS CREEK PKWYWinston Salem, NC 27103-3013
Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447
Phone(336) 718-3550
Fax(336) 277-6981
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1730349531 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2017-01313
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, Winston Salem, NC 27103
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1612 Mocksville AveSalisbury, NC 28144-2732 · Phone (704) 210-5061 · Fax (704) 210-5337

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare and more.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

Dr. Venkata Ravi Shankar Chivukula 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 ID143412502
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180308001098
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Venkata Ravi Chivukula reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc
Same address
Hematology & Oncology
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,202 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1033622618 (336) 718-5570
Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
Same address
Neurology
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043713910 (336) 718-7594
Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center, LLC
Same address
Hematology & Oncology
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
Winston Salem, NC 27103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 719 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083338677 (704) 384-3000
Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers, Inc.
27 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
300 N SALISBURY AVE
Spencer, NC 28159
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 40 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205204476 (704) 216-2630

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

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 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.
137 services40 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.
23 services23 patients
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.
21 services20 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.
17 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27103 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

DR. DEEPAK S NAIR M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7224
BROOKE WILLIAMS DO
Hospitalist
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-8383
BONNIE LYNN GAUDIN PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY, EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 275-3325
RALPH DENTON UPDYKE JR. PA
Physician Assistant
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7041
DR. DENNIS WARREN ROSS MD
Pathology (Hematology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-3737
MR. KYLE TIMOTHY ROBERTS PA
Physician Assistant
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-7080
JUAN CARLOS VARELA M.D., PHD
Internal Medicine (Hematology)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5570
DR. MARIE HUFFMASTER THOMAS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3333 SILAS CREEK PKWY
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103
Forsyth County (336) 718-5000

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 Venkata Ravi Chivukula's NPI number?

The NPI number for Venkata Ravi Chivukula is 1730349531. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 15, 2008.

Where is Venkata Ravi Chivukula located?

Venkata Ravi Chivukula practices at 3333 Silas Creek Pkwy, Winston Salem, NC 27103. The listed phone number is (336) 718-3550.

What is Venkata Ravi Chivukula's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Venkata Ravi Chivukula enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Venkata Ravi Chivukula 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 Venkata Ravi Chivukula's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Venkata Ravi Chivukula reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Inc (Winston Salem, NC), Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Winston Salem, NC), Novant Health Thomasville Medical Center, LLC (Winston Salem, NC) and Cabarrus Rowan Community Health Centers, Inc. (Spencer, NC). 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 Venkata Ravi Chivukula's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Venkata Ravi Chivukula accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Venkata Ravi Chivukula 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 Venkata Ravi Chivukula affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Venkata Ravi Chivukula is affiliated with Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Venkata Ravi Chivukula was last updated on July 19, 2024. 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.