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2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1275526071 MD
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Interventional Cardiology Physician in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 3,400 in Interventional Cardiology 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.
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Prescribing volume
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 464 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Industry payments
$800.62
36 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Surendra Avula, MD filed 3,227 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Interventional Cardiology Physician in Oak Lawn, Illinois.
- 3K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 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.
Surendra Avula, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
3,227 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. 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.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Surendra Avula, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations - 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 Surendra Avula, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Interventional Cardiology Physician
Medicare Part D claims
3,227 8% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Illinois
How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among Illinois providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Interventional Cardiology Physician. Verify directly:
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).
Surendra Avula, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding MD credentials at 4950 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453, with a listed phone of (708) 576-8150. NPI 1275526071 was issued on 08/26/2005.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 3,227 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 464 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $697K in drug spend.
Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,400 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1275526071 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Interventional Cardiology Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 08/26/2005 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Surendra Avula, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Cardiovascular Care Consultants S.C.
Oak Lawn, IL
Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Orland Park, IL
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Surendra Avula, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$801
Largest payer
Boston Scientific Corporation
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - Illinois IDFPR 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~42K Illinois medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Surendra Avula, MD. To verify Surendra Avula, MD's current license status, search the IDFPR public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
106
Total board actions, Illinois 2023
Across 103 cases
2.52
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Illinois statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
38 cases
IDFPR publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Illinois disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
3,227
Total Claims
$697K
Total Drug Cost
464
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 8,424
- Total Day Supply
- 251,414
- Generic Drug Cost
- $61K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 12
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 76.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.72
- Gender Split
- 49% female / 51% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 13, 65-74: 197, 75-84: 179, 85+: 75
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Surendra Avula, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
375 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
281 claims
- Eliquis
Eliquis
200 claims
- Carvedilol
Carvedilol
188 claims
- Amlodipine Besylate
Amlodipine Besylate
177 claims
- Clopidogrel
Clopidogrel
169 claims
- Rosuvastatin Calcium 137
Rosuvastatin Calcium
137 claims
- Isosorbide Mononit… 120
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
120 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 375 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 281 |
| Eliquis Apixaban | 200 |
| Carvedilol | 188 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 177 |
| Clopidogrel Clopidogrel Bisulfate | 169 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 137 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 120 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 112 |
| Furosemide | 105 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview
How Surendra Avula, MD fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.
3,400
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider
Surendra Avula, MD's 3,227 claims are above the specialty average of 2,984.
Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in Illinois
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Illinois, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Avula.
Dr. Alaa Abdel Meguid
MD
Kankakee, IL
Dr. Owais Abdul-Kafi
MD
Lake Forest, IL
Dr. Majed Afana
MD
Palos Heights, IL
Dr. Sunil Agarwal
M.D, M.P.H., PHD
Springfield, IL
Dr. Bhuvnesh Aggarwal
M.D.
Springfield, IL
Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.
- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Illinois medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Surendra Avula, MD's specialty? ▼
Surendra Avula, MD specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Credentials: MD.
How much does Surendra Avula, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Surendra Avula, MD wrote 3,227 Medicare Part D claims totaling $697K in drug costs for 464 beneficiaries.
Where is Surendra Avula, MD located? ▼
Surendra Avula, MD is located at 4950 W 95TH ST, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453. Phone: (708) 576-8150.
What is Surendra Avula, MD's NPI number? ▼
Surendra Avula, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275526071, issued on 08/26/2005.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 3,400 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Surendra Avula, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Surendra Avula, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Metoprolol Succinate, Eliquis. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Surendra Avula, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Surendra Avula, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 3,227 Part D claims and 464 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Surendra Avula, MD's credentials? ▼
Surendra Avula, MD's NPI is 1275526071 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 (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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 April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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