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VANI VELKURU M.D.
NPI 1811174428
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Fremont, CA

Active since January 25, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE 2 - I, FREMONT, CA 94538(510) 991-7508(510) 991-7503 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Vani Velkuru M.d. NPPES

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

VANI VELKURU M.D. (NPI 1811174428) is an individual rheumatology provider in Fremont, California, licensed in California (A96902) and active in the NPI registry since January 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811174428
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameVANI VELKURUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE 2 - IFremont, CA 94538-1738
Mailing Address1999 Mowry Ave, Suite 2 - IFremont, CA 94538-1738 · (510) 991-7508 · Fax (510) 991-7503
Phone(510) 991-7508
Fax(510) 991-7503
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateJanuary 25, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 2012
✔ NPI 1811174428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A96902
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of joints, muscle, bones and tendons. This specialist diagnoses and treats arthritis, back pain, muscle strains, common athletic injuries and collagen diseases.
1999 MOWRY AVE, Fremont, CA 94538
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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

Vani Velkuru 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 ID3476738386
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110419000565, I20121119000192
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Vani Velkuru reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Vani Velkuru MD Inc
Same address
Rheumatology
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE 2 - I
Fremont, CA 94538
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1033415237 (510) 991-7508

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 3

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.
647 services194 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.
52 services52 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.
50 services29 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 94538 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
$153.83 typical visit price
range $69.00 – $202.35
Typical copayment $38.45 (range $17.25 – $50.58)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$119.48 typical visit price
range $23.44 – $166.46
Typical copayment $29.87 (range $5.86 – $41.61)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Clinical Information Reconciliation
For at least one transition of care or referral received or patient encounter in which the MIPS eligible clinician has never before encountered the patient, the MIPS eligible clinician performs clinical information reconciliation.
65%132 patients3/55-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.
27%853 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from certified EHR technology to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide electronic access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible…
13%521 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician: (1) The patient (or the patient authorized representative) is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit his or her health information; and (2) The MIPS eligible clinician…
100%521 patients5/55-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 certified EHR technology to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in…
90%521 patients5/55-star benchmark: 77%
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.

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.

CENTER MEDICAL GROUP INC
Family Medicine
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE N
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 793-2645
VANI VELKURU MD INC
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE 2 - I
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 991-7508
JEANIE AHN M.D.
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE R
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 745-8186
FREMONT ARTIFICIAL LIMB & BRACE, INC.
Prosthetic/Orthotic Supplier
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE J
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 792-3475
ISMAH JAWED MSPAS, PA-C
Physician Assistant
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE F
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 770-8040
DR. SABI BASRAI PHARMD
Pharmacist
1999 MOWRY AVE
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 793-5011
DR. STEPHEN LONG-TSUNG LIN B.S., PHD
Massage Therapist
1999 MOWRY AVE, # C1
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 739-0888
ROLEN CALEON SESE RPH
Pharmacist
1999 MOWRY AVE, SUITE 2A
FREMONT, CA 94538
Alameda County (510) 793-5011

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 Vani Velkuru's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vani Velkuru is 1811174428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 25, 2008.

Where is Vani Velkuru located?

Vani Velkuru practices at 1999 Mowry Ave Suite 2 - I, Fremont, CA 94538. The listed phone number is (510) 991-7508.

What is Vani Velkuru's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Rheumatology, with taxonomy code 207RR0500X.

Is Vani Velkuru enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vani Velkuru 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 organization bills Medicare for Vani Velkuru's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vani Velkuru reassigns Medicare benefits to Vani Velkuru MD Inc (Fremont, CA). The 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 Vani Velkuru's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vani Velkuru was last updated on October 11, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.