Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venkata Kantamneni, MD

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Decatur, AL

  • NPI 1851377527
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 47 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2828 Highway 31 South, Suite 117
Decatur, AL 35602
(256) 351-2116
fax (256) 351-2128
Mailing address
2828 Highway 31 South Suite 117, Po Box 3017
Decatur, AL 35602

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 8, 2010
Year of graduation
1979 — 47 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #00014244
Medicaid
AL #000045596

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851377527. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
764
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$82,847
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 178 177 $89
43450 Dilation of esophagus 176 175 $37
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 120 120 $124
45378 Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 85 85 $168
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 80 70 $118
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 57 57 $223
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 49 49 $153
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 19 19 $92

In context: peer comparison

Among 4 peers in Decatur Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$204
Transactions
13
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 13 $204.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$204

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
907
Patients
409
Total drug cost
$63,818
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Omeprazole Generic 212 82 $2,702
Dicyclomine Hcl Generic 129 59 $3,058
Sucralfate Generic 98 45 $4,935
Famotidine Generic 70 35 $717
Metoclopramide Hcl Generic 66 23 $599
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 63 22 $45,584
Nystatin Generic 44 25 $980
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 39 18 $775
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 35 26 $486
Metronidazole Generic 32 27 $370

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Venkata Kantamneni's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkata Kantamneni practices Gastroenterology Physician in Decatur, AL.
Where does Dr. Venkata Kantamneni practice?
Dr. Venkata Kantamneni practices at 2828 Highway 31 South, Decatur, AL 35602. Office phone: 2563512116.
What is Dr. Venkata Kantamneni's NPI?
Dr. Venkata Kantamneni's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851377527, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkata Kantamneni accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkata Kantamneni accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkata Kantamneni commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Dilation of esophagus (HCPCS 43450); Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 45380). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.