Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Venki Paramesh, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · La Crosse, WI

  • NPI 1962404210
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 37 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1836 South Ave
La Crosse, WI 546015429
(608) 782-7300

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 4, 2015
Year of graduation
1989 — 37 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Wisconsin #43423
Medicaid
WI #34097600

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962404210. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
87
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$27,142
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 57 57 $125
33361 Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery 30 30 $667

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in La Crosse Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 49. This provider delivers 1.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$667
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medtronic, INC. 8 $311.49
Abiomed 1 $148.35
Atricure, INC. 2 $128.17
Edwards Lifesciences Corporation 1 $78.98

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$667

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Venki Paramesh's medical specialty?
Dr. Venki Paramesh practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in La Crosse, WI.
Where does Dr. Venki Paramesh practice?
Dr. Venki Paramesh practices at 1836 South Ave, La Crosse, WI 546015429. Office phone: 6087827300.
What is Dr. Venki Paramesh's NPI?
Dr. Venki Paramesh's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962404210, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Venki Paramesh accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Venki Paramesh accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Venki Paramesh commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Replacement of aortic valve through the skin and femoral artery (HCPCS 33361). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.