Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Venkat Vavilala, MD
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1730186081
- Accepts Medicare
- 34 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
90 W 86Th Ave
Merrillville, IN 464107086
(219) 791-1555
fax (219) 791-1560 - Mailing address
-
120 W 22Nd St
Oak Brook, IL 605231557
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 13, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01057614A
- Medicaid (2)
- IN #200442790 · IN #100082060
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1730186081. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
3,593
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$409,832
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 845 | 308 | $111 | |
99490 |
Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | 634 | 130 | $54 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 480 | 206 | $74 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 432 | 273 | $103 | |
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 | 380 | 106 | $57 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 269 | 208 | $162 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 256 | 37 | $331 | |
90966 |
Home dialysis services per month (20 years or older) | 101 | 13 | $274 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 37 | 37 | $155 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 36 | 27 | $46 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Merrillville Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 163. This provider delivers 22× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,626
Transactions
47
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 6 | $231.07 | |
| Ani Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 7 | $181.83 | |
| Fresenius USA Marketing, INC. | 10 | $167.60 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $164.03 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 3 | $161.74 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 1 | $146.43 | |
| Lexicon Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $122.80 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 5 | $94.67 | |
| Scpharmaceuticals INC. | 2 | $55.45 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 3 | $51.50 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 2 | $50.11 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 2 | $40.73 | |
| Vifor Pharma, INC. | 1 | $25.33 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $23.89 | |
| Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, INC. | 1 | $21.32 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
653
Patients
180
Total drug cost
$239,950
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | Generic | 91 | 32 | $748 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 84 | 30 | $499 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 60 | 19 | $1,331 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 49 | 19 | $13,366 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 47 | 17 | $556 |
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 41 | 14 | $1,340 |
| Velphoro (Sucroferric Oxyhydroxide) | Brand | 40 | 11 | $146,910 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 38 | 0 | $37,018 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 36 | 13 | $1,120 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 32 | 12 | $571 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Venkat Vavilala's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkat Vavilala practices Nephrology Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Venkat Vavilala practice?
Dr. Venkat Vavilala practices at 90 W 86Th Ave, Merrillville, IN 464107086. Office phone: 2197911555.
What is Dr. Venkat Vavilala's NPI?
Dr. Venkat Vavilala's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730186081, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkat Vavilala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkat Vavilala accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkat Vavilala commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Chronic care management services (HCPCS 99490); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.