Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini, M.D.

Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Anniston, AL

  • NPI 1053415695
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 77.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 35 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
522 E 11Th St, Suite 200
Anniston, AL 362074770
(256) 237-5302
fax (256) 237-5368

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 16, 2018
Year of graduation
1991 — 35 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RN0300X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #21587
Medicaid
AL #009974770

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1053415695. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,975
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$233,475
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 371 139 $74
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 345 147 $46
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 299 95 $331
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 251 184 $116
90935 Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 192 60 $67
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 164 154 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 142 121 $122
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 65 65 $151
81003 Automated urinalysis test 58 58 $2
82570 Creatinine level to test for kidney function or muscle injury 58 58 $5

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Anniston Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 179. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$591
Transactions
27
Manufacturers
14
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp 6 $116.20
Akebia Therapeutics INC 3 $79.01
Vifor Pharma, INC. 2 $58.63
Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. 2 $53.34
Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. 2 $44.49
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. 2 $40.91
Aurinia Pharma U.S., INC. 2 $38.52
Amgen INC. 2 $34.66
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $32.38
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. 1 $22.27
Baxter Healthcare 1 $18.75
Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. 1 $18.32
Opko Pharmaceuticals, LLC 1 $18.06
Boston Scientific Corporation 1 $15.78

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$591

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,048
Patients
350
Total drug cost
$201,158
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Losartan Potassium Generic 165 58 $2,328
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 158 55 $1,587
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 140 50 $3,505
Lisinopril Generic 127 38 $1,457
Furosemide Generic 97 40 $1,490
Carvedilol Generic 61 21 $797
Allopurinol Generic 47 13 $641
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 38 12 $701
Potassium Chloride Generic 34 11 $1,243
Calcium Acetate Generic 32 15 $7,553

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini's medical specialty?
Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini practices Nephrology Physician in Anniston, AL.
Where does Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini practice?
Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini practices at 522 E 11Th St, Anniston, AL 362074770. Office phone: 2562375302.
What is Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini's NPI?
Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053415695, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venugopala Bheemanathini commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (HCPCS 90960). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.