KRISHNA VEGIRAJU MD
NPI 1720147473
Anesthesiology in Lufkin, TX
NPI Status: Active since December 08, 2006
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- Accepts Insurance
- PECOS Enrolled
- Medicare Quality Reporting
About KRISHNA VEGIRAJU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Krishna Vegiraju, an anesthesiologist established in Lufkin, Texas with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1720147473 assigned on December 2006. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207L00000X with license number L6696 (TX). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 17 years ago.
- NPI
- 1720147473
- Provider Name
- KRISHNA VEGIRAJU MD
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904
- Location Phone
- (936) 639-3036
- Mailing Address
- PO BOX 1447 LUFKIN, TX 75902
- Mailing Phone
- (936) 639-3036
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 12-08-2006
- Last Update Date
- 03-05-2008
- Code Navigator
An anesthesiologist like Krishna Vegiraju manages the care of surgical patients and pain relief through drug administration that reduces or eliminates pain during an operation, medical procedure or during labor and delivery of babies. During surgical procedures anesthesiologists are responsible for adjusting the amount of anesthetic, monitoring the patient's heart rate, body temperature, blood pressure and breathing.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
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- Classification
Anesthesiology
- Taxonomy Code
- 207L00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- L6696
- License State
- TX
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 204 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? 301 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Bronze HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 206 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? 603 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Gold HMO? Standard - HMO
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 303 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? 305 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Bronze? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 203 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? 803 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Gold? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 202 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? 605 - POS
- Blue Advantage Plus Silver? Standard - POS
- Blue Advantage Security HMO? 200 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 205 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? 801 - HMO
- Blue Advantage Silver HMO? Standard - HMO
- MyBlue Health Bronze? 402 - HMO
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Additional Identifiers
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Identifier | Type / Code | Identifier State | Identifier Issuer |
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8A7819 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
8F3848 | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS |
P00044752 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
8A7818 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX | |
8A7433 | OTHER (01) | TX | BCBS |
P00027390 | MEDICARE PIN (08) | TX |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Krishna Vegiraju is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen
Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra
Anesthesia for procedure on posterior opening and rectum
Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsThis procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
This service was performed 17 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
This service was performed 21 times for 20 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the skin of your arms, legs, and front body is a service that numbs the area being treated. This ensures you don't feel pain during procedures like biopsies, stitches, or minor surgeries. It's administered through a small injection or a topical cream.
This service was performed 19 times for 19 patientsAnesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
This service was performed 18 times for 17 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure on the urinary system through the urethra involves using medicine to numb sensation in the area. This is done to ensure you feel no pain or discomfort during the procedure. The medicine can be given locally, regionally, or generally, depending on the specifics of your procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for procedures on the posterior opening and rectum ensures comfort during medical procedures. It involves the administration of medication to numb the area or induce sleep, so you don't feel pain or discomfort. This helps doctors perform necessary procedures smoothly and effectively.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsAnesthesia for a procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm ensures you won't feel pain during the treatment. It can be general, where you're completely asleep, or local, numbing only a specific area. Your vital signs are monitored to ensure safety during the procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsAnesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep during the procedure. It's used to ensure comfort, minimize movement, and reduce anxiety. The type of anesthesia used depends on the procedure and patient's health.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsThis procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
This service was performed 12 times for 12 patientsUltrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
This service was performed 20 times for 20 patientsQuality Reporting
The provider participated in CMS Quality Payment Program. The Quality Payment Program aims to improve population health, reduce costs and improve the care received by Medicare beneficiaries. The following quality measures meet Medicare's statistical reporting standards. Not all providers report the same information, because not all providers give the same services to patients. The quality information is just a snapshot of some the care providers give to their patients. Reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality.
Quality Measure | Performance | Number of Patients |
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Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | Yes | N/A |
Participation in an AHRQ-listed patient safety organization. | ||
Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) | 100% | 1477 |
Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of care elements is utilized | ||
Use of QCDR data for ongoing practice assessment and improvements | Yes | N/A |
Use of QCDR data, for ongoing practice assessment and improvements in patient safety. | ||
Use of QCDR to promote standard practices, tools and processes in practice for improvement in care coordination | Yes | N/A |
Participation in a Qualified Clinical Data Registry, demonstrating performance of activities that promote use of standard practices, tools and processes for quality improvement (e.g., documented preventative screening and vaccinations that can be shared across MIPS eligible clinician or groups). |
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NPI Validation Check Digit Calculation
The following table explains the step by step NPI number validation process using the ISO standard Luhn algorithm.
Start with the original NPI number, the last digit is the check digit and is not used in the calculation. | |||||||||
1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
Step 1: Double the value of the alternate digits, beginning with the rightmost digit. | |||||||||
2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 14 | |
Step 2: Add all the doubled and unaffected individual digits from step 1 plus the constant number 24. | |||||||||
2 + 7 + 4 + 0 + 2 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 4 + 1 + 4 + 24 = 57 | |||||||||
Step 3: Subtract the total obtained in step 2 from the next higher number ending in zero, the result is the check digit. | |||||||||
60 - 57 = 3 | 3 |
The NPI number 1720147473 is valid because the calculated check digit 3 using the Luhn validation algorithm matches the last digit of the original NPI number.
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The following 20 providers are registered at the same or nearby location.
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1841221694 | DR. STEPHEN HARRIS MD Individual | Anesthesiology | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 639-3036 |
1932118940 | RYAN D JOHNSON CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 639-3036 |
1811040702 | DANIEL DWIGHT SMITH CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 639-3036 |
1992843387 | TEXAS EMERGENCY ROOM SERVICES PA Organization | Emergency Medicine | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 639-7706 |
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1235381898 | MR. JACQUE LOUIS DELAHOUSSAYE RPA Individual | Radiology Practitioner Assistant | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 639-7962 |
1164654000 | MELANIE POTTER PA Individual | Physician Assistant | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 639-7706 |
1376872317 | JACOB SAPP CRNA Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (214) 932-1030 |
1124346598 | BLAINE RANDALL BLAKESTAD MD PA Organization | Preventive Medicine (Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine) | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 634-8111 |
1417256025 | ANGELINA PHYSICIAN SERVICES PA Organization | Hospitalist | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 634-8111 |
1861730566 | MR. MATTHEW WILLIAM HARKINS C.R.N.A. Individual | Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered | 1201 W FRANK AVE LUFKIN, TX 75904 (936) 634-8111 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1720147473, enumerated in the NPI registry as an "individual" on December 08, 2006
The provider is located at 1201 W Frank Ave Lufkin, Tx 75904 and the phone number is (936) 639-3036
The provider's speciality is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X
The provider might be accepting Accepts: Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Medicare,. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to make sure your health plan is currently accepted.
Yes, as of June 20, 2025 the provider is registered in PECOS and is eligible to order health care services or supplies for Medicare patients. If you are a beneficiary the provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
The most common procedures or services performed by this practitioner are: Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker, Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope, Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope, Anesthesia for other procedure on skin of arms, legs, and front body, Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen, Anesthesia for other procedure on urinary system through urethra, Anesthesia for procedure on anus and rectum, Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm, Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy, Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle and Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement.
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