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DR. RENUKA VIJAY BASAVARAJU M.D.
NPI 1982720199
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology in Irving, TX

Active since March 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 225, IRVING, TX 75061(972) 253-4370(855) 808-8622 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 13, 2024, Jun 18, 2018, Mar 2, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Renuka Vijay Basavaraju M.d. NPPES

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

DR. RENUKA VIJAY BASAVARAJU M.D. (NPI 1982720199) is an individual rheumatology provider in Irving, Texas, licensed in Texas (K9020) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving, and maintains a secondary practice location in Frisco.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982720199
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RR0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. RENUKA VIJAY BASAVARAJUCredential: M.D.
Location Address2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 225Irving, TX 75061-2219
Mailing Address5350 Independence Pkwy Ste 100Frisco, TX 75035-4653 · (972) 253-4370 · Fax (855) 808-8622
Phone(972) 253-4370
Fax(855) 808-8622
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 13, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1982720199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · RheumatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RR0500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · K9020
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.
Also ListedAllergy & ImmunologyTaxonomy 207K00000X · License K9020 (TX)
2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 225, Irving, TX 75061
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Renuka Ramarao Ghatrazu M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 15350 Independence Pkwy Ste 100Frisco, TX 75035-4653 · Phone (972) 253-4370 · Fax (855) 808-8622

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Renuka Vijay Basavaraju 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 ID8820151517
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090106000813
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.

Injection, denosumab, 1 mg J0897
Denosumab is a medication given via injection to strengthen your bones. It works by slowing down the cells that break down bone, improving bone density and reducing the risk of fractures. It's often used for osteoporosis treatment.
2,880 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.
407 services154 patients
Infusion, normal saline solution, 250 cc J7050
An infusion of normal saline solution, 250 cc, involves administering a sterile saltwater solution into your body through a vein, usually in your arm. This helps to replenish fluids, maintain hydration, and balance electrolytes in your body.
203 services30 patients
Administration of non-hormonal anti-neoplastic chemotherapy under skin or into muscle 96401
This procedure involves giving anti-cancer drugs, which don't contain hormones, into the muscle or under the skin. These drugs help to stop the growth of cancer cells. The process is usually quick and done by a healthcare professional.
134 services26 patients
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less 96413
Chemotherapy is a treatment that uses drugs to destroy cancer cells. When administered into a vein, it's often through an IV. This procedure usually lasts 1 hour or less. You may feel a slight pinch as the needle is inserted, but it's generally painless.
116 services25 patients
Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less 96365
This is a procedure where a medical professional inserts a small tube into your vein to deliver medication, nutrients, or fluids directly into your bloodstream. This can be for treatment, prevention, or diagnosis. The process typically takes less than an hour.
111 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving

Acute Care Hospitals · Irving, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450079
Location1901 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75061 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Las Colinas

Acute Care Hospitals · Irving, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450822
Location6800 N Macarthur BlvdIrving, TX 75039 · Dallas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75061 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
$131.01 typical visit price
range $57.18 – $172.86
Typical copayment $32.75 (range $14.29 – $43.21)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.80 typical visit price
range $18.48 – $141.20
Typical copayment $25.20 (range $4.62 – $35.30)
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

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.
100%773 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
90%239 patients4/55-star benchmark: 95%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Functional Status Assessment
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) for whom a functional status assessment was performed at least once within 12 months
87%342 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Periodic Assessment of Disease Activity
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have an assessment and classification of disease activity within 12 months
87%342 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA): Tuberculosis Screening
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who have documentation of a tuberculosis (TB) screening performed and results interpreted within 6 months prior to receiving a first course of therapy using a…
98%199 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Screening for Osteoporosis for Women Aged 65-85 Years of Age
Percentage of female patients aged 65-85 years of age who ever had a central dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to check for osteoporosis
90%174 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
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.

Supplies for maintenance of non-insulin drug infusion catheter, per week (list drugs separately) A4221
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers17 claims66 services$18.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Injection, immune globulin, (gammagard liquid), non-lyophilized, (e.g., liquid), 500 mg J1569
Treatment-Injections and Infusions (nononcologic) · category RI008N
3 suppliers24 claims1,920 services$35.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Supplies for external non-insulin drug infusion pump, syringe type cartridge, sterile, each K0552
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims66 services$2.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Services, supplies and accessories used in the home under the medicare intravenous immune globulin (ivig) demonstration Q2052
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
2 suppliers11 claims11 services$309.80 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 2

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

MORANDA CLARK FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 225
IRVING, TX 75061
Dallas County (972) 253-4370
ALLERGY RHEUMATOLOGY IMMUNOLOGY ASSOCIATES OF NORTH TEXAS ARIANT PLLC
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
2021 N MACARTHUR BLVD STE 225
IRVING, TX 75061
Dallas County (972) 253-4370

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 Renuka Basavaraju's NPI number?

The NPI number for Renuka Basavaraju is 1982720199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Renuka Ramarao Ghatrazu M.D..

Where is Renuka Basavaraju located?

Renuka Basavaraju practices at 2021 N Macarthur Blvd Ste 225, Irving, TX 75061. The listed phone number is (972) 253-4370.

What is Renuka Basavaraju's specialty?

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

Is Renuka Basavaraju enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Renuka Basavaraju 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 Renuka Basavaraju accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Renuka Basavaraju 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 Renuka Basavaraju affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Renuka Basavaraju is affiliated with Baylor Scott & White Medical Center At Irving and Medical City Las Colinas.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Renuka Basavaraju was last updated on August 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 23 months 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.