SUJATHA VENKATESH MD
NPI 1821028077
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Austin, TX

Active since July 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, STE 205, AUSTIN, TX 78704(512) 451-5800(512) 459-1399 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 4, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Sujatha Venkatesh Md NPPES

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

SUJATHA VENKATESH MD (NPI 1821028077) is an individual nephrology provider in Austin, Texas, licensed in Texas (L0674) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St David's South Austin Medical Center, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (1993).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821028077
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameSUJATHA VENKATESHCredential: MD
Location Address321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, STE 205Austin, TX 78704-7087
Mailing Address408 W 45th StAustin, TX 78751-3014 · (512) 451-5800 · Fax (512) 459-1399
Fax(512) 459-1399
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 1993
Enumeration DateJuly 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 4, 2023
NPPES CertifiedApril 4, 2023
NPI 1821028077 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in TX · L0674
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, Austin, TX 78704

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid45071002TX

Accepted 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

Sujatha Venkatesh 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 ID9234110578
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091215000354
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 10

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 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.
242 services89 patients
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
173 services25 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.
152 services81 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.
93 services57 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
74 services36 patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
65 services24 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St David's South Austin Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Austin, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450713
Location901 West Ben White BlvdAustin, TX 78704 · Travis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ascension Seton Hays

Acute Care Hospitals · Kyle, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number670056
Location6001 Kyle PkwyKyle, TX 78640 · Hays County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78704 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
$131.95 typical visit price
range $57.88 – $174.00
Typical copayment $32.98 (range $14.47 – $43.50)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$101.65 typical visit price
range $18.88 – $142.23
Typical copayment $25.41 (range $4.72 – $35.55)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
5%220 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
100%123 patients5/55-star benchmark: 99%
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%680 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.
98%905 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
10%258 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
91%199 patients3/55-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.
65%437 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
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…
97%379 patients5/55-star benchmark: 97%
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 tobacco: 99% · 191 patients
99%191 patients
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…
83%437 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…
7%437 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
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…
79%149 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+: 1% · 258 patients
1%258 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
14%437 patients
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 4

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

Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims990 services$0.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims660 services$2.59 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$17.84 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers16 claims18 services$11.92 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 7

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

Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies (Customized Equipment)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, SUITE 101
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Pharmacy (Long Term Care Pharmacy)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, 103
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, STE 205
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD, STE 205
AUSTIN, TX 78704
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
321 W BEN WHITE BLVD
AUSTIN, TX 78704

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 Sujatha Venkatesh's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sujatha Venkatesh is 1821028077. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 4, 2006.

Where is Sujatha Venkatesh located?

Sujatha Venkatesh practices at 321 W Ben White Blvd Ste 205, Austin, TX 78704. The listed phone number is (512) 451-5800.

What is Sujatha Venkatesh's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Sujatha Venkatesh enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sujatha Venkatesh 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.

What insurance does Sujatha Venkatesh accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 6 other insurers list Sujatha Venkatesh 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 Sujatha Venkatesh affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Sujatha Venkatesh is affiliated with St David's South Austin Medical Center and Ascension Seton Hays.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sujatha Venkatesh was last updated on April 4, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.