DR. VIJAYA L VELLANKI MD
NPI 1841231008
Internal Medicine in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since June 09, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 387-7070(225) 387-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Vijaya L Vellanki Md NPPES

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

DR. VIJAYA L VELLANKI MD (NPI 1841231008) is an individual internal medicine provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (200620) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1996).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841231008
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIJAYA L VELLANKICredential: MD
Location Address3600 FLORIDA BLVDBaton Rouge, LA 70806-3842
Mailing Address3600 Florida BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70806-3842 · (225) 387-7070 · Fax (225) 387-7700
Fax(225) 387-7700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1841231008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 200620
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, Baton Rouge, LA 70806

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1368318LA
Medicare UPINI48692LA

Accepted 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. Vijaya L Vellanki 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 ID2668486820
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060127000004
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 Vijaya Vellanki reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
7373 PERKINS RD, ATTENTION: ADMINISTRATION
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 371 clinicians in this Medicare group
Obstetrics
8595 PICARDY AVE, SUITE 320
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 154 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.
372 services136 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.
159 services91 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.
110 services106 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.
61 services61 patients
Physician or allowed practitioner certification for medicare-covered home health services under a home health plan of care (patient not present), including contacts with home health agency and review of reports of patient status required by physicians and G0180
This is a service where a doctor or authorized practitioner certifies that you require Medicare-covered home health services. They will communicate with the home health agency and review reports on your health status to ensure you receive appropriate care. This does not involve an in-person visit.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Baton Rouge General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190065
Location8585 Picardy AveBaton Rouge, LA 70809 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70806 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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

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%225 patients5/55-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.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$791.93 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 20

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

Internal Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
3600 FLORIDA BLVD, BOX 2511
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Emergency Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Emergency Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Skilled Nursing Facility
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Internal Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806
Internal Medicine
3600 FLORIDA BLVD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70806

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 Vijaya Vellanki's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vijaya Vellanki is 1841231008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2006.

Where is Vijaya Vellanki located?

Vijaya Vellanki practices at 3600 Florida Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The listed phone number is (225) 387-7070.

What is Vijaya Vellanki's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vijaya Vellanki enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vijaya Vellanki 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 Vijaya Vellanki's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vijaya Vellanki reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation (Baton Rouge, LA) and Baton Rouge General Physicians, Inc. (Baton Rouge, LA). 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 Vijaya Vellanki's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vijaya Vellanki accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and HMO Louisiana list Vijaya Vellanki 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 Vijaya Vellanki affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vijaya Vellanki is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vijaya Vellanki was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.