Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju, M.D
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Crystal Lake, IL
- NPI 1508145327
- Accepts Medicare
- 17 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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442 N Il Route 31, Apartment
Crystal Lake, IL 600123709
(224) 238-3211 - Additional location
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1670 Capital St Unit 900
Elgin, IL 601247837
(847) 285-1908 - Mailing address
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Po Box 3877
Joliet, IL 604343877
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 15, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 2009 — 17 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Illinois #036139711
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508145327. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
6,031
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$613,716
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 1,849 | 486 | $114 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,130 | 431 | $107 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 1,075 | 156 | $63 | |
99439 |
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, additional 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 599 | 151 | $49 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 429 | 366 | $168 | |
99458 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, each additional 20 minutes | 176 | 15 | $41 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 168 | 19 | $51 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 159 | 20 | $275 | |
99454 |
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days | 157 | 20 | $52 | |
99426 |
Principal care management services for a single high-risk disease, first 30 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 115 | 24 | $64 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Crystal Lake Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$800
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 17 | $299.56 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $112.88 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $85.83 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $80.82 | |
| Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical INC. | 3 | $63.04 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $51.75 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 2 | $40.74 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $24.54 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 1 | $24.11 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 1 | $16.60 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,242
Patients
688
Total drug cost
$99,274
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allopurinol | Generic | 319 | 84 | $3,595 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 243 | 76 | $3,322 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 219 | 90 | $1,275 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 195 | 67 | $1,794 |
| Bumetanide | Generic | 189 | 62 | $8,291 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 165 | 54 | $1,521 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 159 | 46 | $3,379 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 154 | 49 | $1,628 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 139 | 40 | $1,681 |
| Potassium Chloride | Generic | 121 | 44 | $3,540 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Venkata Buddharaju's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju practices Nephrology Physician in Crystal Lake, IL.
Where does Dr. Venkata Buddharaju practice?
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju practices at 442 N Il Route 31, Crystal Lake, IL 600123709. Office phone: 2242383211.
What is Dr. Venkata Buddharaju's NPI?
Dr. Venkata Buddharaju's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508145327, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkata Buddharaju accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkata Buddharaju accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkata Buddharaju commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.