Dr. Smitha Arekapudi , MD
Anesthesiology • Chicago, IL
Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary
Dr. Smitha Arekapudi, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in Chicago, IL. With approximately 19 years of clinical experience since graduating from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2007, Dr. Arekapudi delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPT..
Dr. Arekapudi maintains professional affiliations with Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Inc., Mchs Hospitals Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.
Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, anesthesia for lens surgery, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.
Practice Location & Contact Primary Location
Rush University Medical Center Anesthesiology Dept.
600 S Paulina St
Chicago, IL 60612
Medicare Profile & Education
Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
2007
✓ Accepts Assignment
In-Person Only
Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights
Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL
Practicing in Chicago, IL (2670 Statewide)
In-Person Office Visits Only
Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges
Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison
Performed Procedures & Service Volume
Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner
| HCPCS Code & Description | Services | Patients | Submitted Charge | Medicare Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
00731
Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope
|
30 | 30 | $1435.98 | $86.58 |
|
00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery
|
29 | 29 | $1576.03 | $91.11 |
|
00811
Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope
|
23 | 23 | $1302.61 | $100.49 |
|
01922
Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy
|
13 | 13 | $2371.15 | $128.91 |
Medical Specialties & State Licenses
CMS Verified: 2026-01-09NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X
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.
Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers
Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations
Mchs Hospitals Inc
9576 Hwy 70, Minocqua, WI 545489067
Phone: 7153581710
Mchs Hospitals Inc
1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 544495703
Phone: 7153875511
Mchs Hospitals Inc
1000 N Oak Ave, Marshfield, WI 544495703
Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Inc.
705 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI 539163053
Phone: 9208877181
Beaver Dam Community Hospitals Inc.
707 S University Ave, Beaver Dam, WI 539163027
Phone: 9208877181
Mchs Hospitals Inc
2310 Craig Rd, Eau Claire, WI 547016128
Phone: 7158588100
Secondary Practice Locations
Marshfield Clinic Minocqua Center, 9576 Hwy 70
Minocqua, WI 54548
Phone: 7153581000
1331 State St
La Porte, IN 463503112
Phone: 3173241012
Practice Associates & Co-Workers
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Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine - Rheumatology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Anesthesiology
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
Career & Practice History Timeline
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Anesthesiology (License #01071687B in IN)
NPI status registered as active in NPPES database
Registered at RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER ANESTHESIOLOGY DEPT., 600 S PAULINA ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612 (Tel: 3129428375)
Registered at 2624 N LAKEWOOD AVE, CHICAGO, IL 606141210 (Tel: 6177977720)
Recorded as SMITHA AREKAPUDI, M.D.
Anesthesiology (License #N/A in IL)
First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.
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Mailing Address
2624 N Lakewood Ave
Chicago, IL 606141210
Phone: 6177977720
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