Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi, M.D.

Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Specialist · Addiction Psychiatry Physician · Baton Rouge, LA

  • NPI 1659318442
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 30 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3401 North Blvd Ste 100
Baton Rouge, LA 708063743
(225) 381-2621
fax (225) 387-7829
Additional location
3600 Florida St
Baton Rouge, LA 708063842
(225) 387-7109
fax (225) 372-3717
Mailing address
7373 Perkins RD
Baton Rouge, LA 708084373

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 3, 2022
Year of graduation
1996 — 30 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
2084P0800X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Louisiana #MD.203338 · Iowa #35936
Medicaid
LA #1815357

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1659318442. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,947
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$170,865
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 782 191 $76
99231 Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 351 93 $48
90792 Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services 175 160 $167
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 137 73 $85
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 137 124 $109
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 136 56 $118
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 87 66 $114
90870 Therapy using electrical currents 86 12 $102
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 56 53 $76

In context: peer comparison

Among 14 peers in this city , average services per provider: 118. This provider delivers 17× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,413
Patients
623
Total drug cost
$64,592
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Alprazolam Generic 519 66 $4,452
Clonazepam Generic 409 67 $2,675
Quetiapine Fumarate Generic 387 64 $9,390
Trazodone Hcl Generic 312 74 $3,738
Bupropion Xl (Bupropion Hcl) Brand 258 41 $9,134
Lorazepam Generic 247 50 $1,568
Escitalopram Oxalate Generic 189 34 $2,245
Aripiprazole Generic 181 32 $7,666
Risperidone Generic 143 37 $1,553
Mirtazapine Generic 140 37 $2,215

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi's medical specialty?
Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi practices Psychiatry Physician in Baton Rouge, LA.
Where does Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi practice?
Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi practices at 3401 North Blvd Ste 100, Baton Rouge, LA 708063743. Office phone: 2253812621.
What is Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi's NPI?
Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659318442, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venugopal Vatsavayi 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); Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (HCPCS 90792). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.