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Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (CMS: Endocrinology) · Hickory, NC
- NPI 1134198740
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 78.5 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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311 9Th Avenue Dr Ne
Hickory, NC 286013829
(828) 322-7338
fax (828) 304-6319
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- December 2, 2009
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RE0101X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200300463
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134198740. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,818
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$115,274
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
84439 |
Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free | 381 | 267 | $9 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 381 | 267 | $16 | |
84481 |
Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free | 381 | 267 | $16 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 276 | 214 | $120 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 248 | 137 | $9 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 217 | 139 | $166 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 176 | 149 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 159 | 142 | $85 | |
82306 |
Vitamin d-3 level | 124 | 103 | $29 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 109 | 93 | $2 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 176. This provider delivers 16× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,191
Transactions
81
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eli Lilly and Company | 7 | $537.24 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 17 | $307.04 | |
| Amgen Inc. | 8 | $136.37 | |
| SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC | 6 | $130.25 | |
| Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 6 | $126.39 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 7 | $112.05 | |
| Corcept Therapeutics | 6 | $95.00 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 3 | $90.87 | |
| Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC | 5 | $79.24 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 3 | $71.69 | |
| Medtronic, Inc. | 4 | $56.68 | |
| Radius Health, Inc. | 2 | $46.12 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 2 | $45.62 | |
| Mannkind Corporation | 3 | $44.00 | |
| Almatica Pharma LLC | 2 | $40.20 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,280
Patients
745
Total drug cost
$783,066
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 824 | 192 | $10,123 |
| Synthroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 603 | 118 | $52,003 |
| Unithroid (Levothyroxine Sodium) | Brand | 267 | 57 | $11,895 |
| Methimazole | Generic | 199 | 54 | $2,174 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 197 | 54 | $2,287 |
| Ozempic (Semaglutide) | Brand | 197 | 44 | $280,308 |
| Trulicity (Dulaglutide) | Brand | 141 | 24 | $161,206 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 135 | 34 | $1,875 |
| Jardiance (Empagliflozin) | Brand | 133 | 25 | $133,301 |
| Liothyronine Sodium | Generic | 103 | 19 | $5,052 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi practices Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Hickory, NC.
Where does Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi practice?
Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi practices at 311 9Th Avenue Dr Ne, Hickory, NC 286013829. Office phone: 8283227338.
What is Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi's NPI?
Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134198740, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkatarama Donepudi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Thyroxine (thyroid chemical), free (HCPCS 84439); Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) (HCPCS 84443); Thyroid hormone, t3 measurement, free (HCPCS 84481). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.