Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venkata Kovvali, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Interventional Cardiology) · Interventional Cardiology Physician · Lufkin, TX

  • NPI 1629054317
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 87.6 / 100 · 2023
  • 50 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
209 Gaslight Blvd
Lufkin, TX 759043134
(936) 632-8787
Additional location
208 Craig St
Jasper, TX 759514830
Additional location
310 Gaslight Blvd
Lufkin, TX 759043133
fax (936) 632-8832
Show 2 more locations
Additional location
505 S John Redditt Dr
Lufkin, TX 759043120
Additional location
951 E Loop 304
Crockett, TX 758355403
Mailing address
310 Gaslight Blvd
Lufkin, TX 759043133

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
December 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 9, 2024
Year of graduation
1976 — 50 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #J6148
Medicaid
TX #084979601

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629054317. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,701
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$142,451
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
93010 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 1,348 809 $8
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 564 303 $14
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 306 203 $87
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 304 172 $123
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 143 139 $66
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 101 45 $7
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 101 30 $77
93294 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days 91 33 $29
93296 Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system or implantable defibrillator system, remote up to 90 days 90 33 $21
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 82 81 $66

In context: peer comparison

Among 6 peers in this city , average services per provider: 126. This provider delivers 29× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$312
Transactions
15
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
ZOLL Services LLC (A/K/A ZOLL LifeCor Corp) 8 $122.97
Amgen Inc. 1 $60.16
Abbott Laboratories 2 $49.50
Novo Nordisk Inc 2 $40.67
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC 1 $20.56
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $17.93

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$312

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,455
Patients
885
Total drug cost
$238,640
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 492 123 $6,971
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 409 103 $7,270
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 393 110 $5,261
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 285 77 $2,300
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 271 51 $198,939
Losartan Potassium Generic 268 75 $4,223
Lisinopril Generic 184 43 $1,524
Carvedilol Generic 179 46 $1,404
Furosemide Generic 179 52 $904
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er (Isosorbide Mononitrate) Brand 153 30 $1,484

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Venkata Kovvali's medical specialty?
Dr. Venkata Kovvali practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Lufkin, TX.
Where does Dr. Venkata Kovvali practice?
Dr. Venkata Kovvali practices at 209 Gaslight Blvd, Lufkin, TX 759043134. Office phone: 9366328787.
What is Dr. Venkata Kovvali's NPI?
Dr. Venkata Kovvali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629054317, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venkata Kovvali accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venkata Kovvali accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venkata Kovvali commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (HCPCS 93010); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.