Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venkateswara Poola, MBBS

Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (CMS: Colorectal Surgery (Proctology)) · Surgery Physician · Springfield, IL

  • NPI 1821248881
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
315 W Carpenter St, 1St Floor
Springfield, IL 62702
(217) 545-8000
fax (217) 545-0952
Mailing address
Po Box 19677
Springfield, IL 627949677

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 27, 2018
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208C00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Illinois #036-135600
Medicaid
IL #036135600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1821248881. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$10,128
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 27 20 $88
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 24 24 $110
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 24 12 $78
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 13 12 $250

In context: peer comparison

Among 5 peers in Springfield Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 27. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$24
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. 1 $24.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$24

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
75
Patients
73
Total drug cost
$2,336
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Peg 3350-Electrolyte (Sodium Chloride/Nahco3/Kcl/Peg) Brand 60 59 $1,146
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) Brand 15 14 $1,190

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Venkateswara Poola's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkateswara Poola practices Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Springfield, IL.
Where does Dr. Venkateswara Poola practice?
Dr. Venkateswara Poola practices at 315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702. Office phone: 2175458000.
What is Dr. Venkateswara Poola's NPI?
Dr. Venkateswara Poola's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821248881, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkateswara Poola accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkateswara Poola accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkateswara Poola commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99203); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.