NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician NPI 1609067081 MD
Verify on CMS → Kota Venkatesh, MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician in Suwanee, Georgia.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 1,642 in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
Federal data, no proprietary rating.
We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
419
Medicare Part D claims · 226 beneficiaries · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician avg: 210
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
99.4/100
▲ 16 pts above national avg 83.5 · Exceptional
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Kota Venkatesh, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.4/100 - above the 83.5 national average - and filed 419 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 99.4/100
- MIPS score · +16 vs avg
- 419
- Part D claims, 2024
- 89%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Kota Venkatesh, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609067081), first enumerated 08/09/2007.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 419 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 99.4/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609067081 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-NARROW · MIPS-ELITE · RX-LIGHT · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1609067081
- ENUM-MID 2007
- TAX-NARROW 1,642
- MIPS-ELITE 99.4/100
- RX-LIGHT 419
- BOOK-THIN 56 in Georgia
- PHOTO-FINISH Shrey Modi · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Mark Hanna · low…
Mark Hanna
99.1 MIPS pts
- Ahmad Aulakh · n…
Ahmad Aulakh
99.3 MIPS pts
- Venkatesh · this…
Venkatesh · this provider
99.4 MIPS pts
- Shrey Modi · hig…
Shrey Modi
99.4 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Kota Venkatesh, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
99 ≥ 91st percentile 91% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
The percentile is a conservative whole-score-point band: it counts only measured clinicians in lower score bands. A CMS MIPS metric is not a recommendation or a clinical-quality rating by PlainDoctor. See methodology § corpus placement.
Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Kota Venkatesh, MD sits
This provider among colon & rectal surgery physician peers
Across the 511 colon & rectal surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Kota Venkatesh, MD writes more Part D claims than 90% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 94% - placing this provider in the high-volume, high-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one colon & rectal surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Kota Venkatesh, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Kota Venkatesh, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Kota Venkatesh, MD?
High performer (top quartile)Primary specialty
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
419 100% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
99.4/100 15.9 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in Georgia
How Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among Georgia providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Kota Venkatesh, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 99.4/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609067081 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/09/2007 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
99.4
Final Score
Measured-score avg: 83.5
100
Quality
98
Promoting Interoperability
Reporting: Individual
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Kota Venkatesh, MD - brand share 11.0%
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician average
11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 419 2024 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2024.
419
Total Claims
$49K
Total Drug Cost
226
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 525.633
- Total Day Supply
- 10,861
- Brand vs Generic
- 11% brand / 89% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $41K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 94 (22.4% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 46
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 71.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.23
- Gender Split
- 51% female / 49% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 26, 65-74: 111, 75-84: 68, 85+: 21
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Kota Venkatesh, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Hydrocortisone
Hydrocortisone
93 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin…
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
70 claims
- Linzess 31
Linzess
31 claims
- Tramadol Hcl 24
Tramadol Hcl
24 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 23
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
23 claims
- Cholestyramine 21
Cholestyramine
21 claims
- Nystatin-Triamcino… 18
Nystatin-Triamcinolone
18 claims
- Lidocaine 15
Lidocaine
15 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Hydrocortisone | 93 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 70 |
| Linzess Linaclotide | 31 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 23 |
| Cholestyramine Cholestyramine (With Sugar) | 21 |
| Nystatin-Triamcinolone Nystatin/Triamcinolone Acet | 18 |
| Lidocaine | 15 |
| Procto-Med Hc Hydrocortisone | 12 |
| Metronidazole | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Overview
How Kota Venkatesh, MD fits within the Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
1,642
Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in US
50
States with Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician
210
Avg Claims per Provider
Kota Venkatesh, MD's 419 claims are above the specialty average of 210.
Nationwide Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Venkatesh, both outside Georgia so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (99.4 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2007)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician Providers in Georgia
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Georgia, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Venkatesh.
One of 56 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers enrolled in Georgia, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Ibrahim Adamu
MD
Newnan, GA
Dr. Nechol Allen
MD
Braselton, GA
Dr. Wayne Ambroze
MD
Atlanta, GA
Dr. Salim Amrani
MD
Augusta, GA
Dr. Luz Angel
MD
Snellville, GA
Compare Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kota Venkatesh, MD's specialty? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD specializes in Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician and practices in Suwanee, Georgia. Credentials: MD.
How much does Kota Venkatesh, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Kota Venkatesh, MD wrote 419 Medicare Part D claims totaling $49K in drug costs for 226 beneficiaries.
What is Kota Venkatesh, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 99.4/100 (Quality: 100). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Kota Venkatesh, MD located? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD is located at 3905 JOHNS CREEK CT, Suwanee, GA, 30024. Phone: (770) 495-0799.
What is Kota Venkatesh, MD's NPI number? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609067081, issued on 08/09/2007.
Does Kota Venkatesh, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $41K in brand drug costs.
Does Kota Venkatesh, MD prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Kota Venkatesh, MD had 94 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 22.4%.
How many Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 1,642 Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician providers across 50 states in the US. The average Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider writes 210 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Kota Venkatesh, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Kota Venkatesh, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Hydrocortisone, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Linzess. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Kota Venkatesh, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 419 Part D claims and 226 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Kota Venkatesh, MD's credentials? ▼
Kota Venkatesh, MD's NPI is 1609067081 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2024). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Quality Performance
- CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) - 2023 performance year.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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