Active NPI 1497724892 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Venkata K Murthy , MD

Surgery • Sleepy Eye, MN

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Venkata Murthy, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Sleepy Eye, MN. With approximately 64 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1962, Dr. Murthy delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 400 4TH AVE NW.

Dr. Murthy is affiliated with City Of Sleepy Eye and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

400 4th Ave Nw

Sleepy Eye, MN 560851109

Telephone 5077943691

Fax 5077945950

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 City Of Sleepy Eye Facility NPI 1952370348

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1962

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Sleepy Eye, MN

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

64 Yrs Matches City Avg

City Avg: 64.0 Yrs

State Avg: 23.0 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

1 Specialists

Practicing in Sleepy Eye, MN (770 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

81.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Murthy (64 Years) 64 Yrs

Sleepy Eye Specialty Average (64.0 Years) 64.0 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	36	14	$213.00	$88.09
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	33	14	$44.50	$8.40
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	26	12	$159.00	$7.61
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	24	11	$183.00	$8.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	54	13	$44.50	$2.96
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	51	12	$206.00	$89.54
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	47	12	$154.00	$7.67

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	64	18	$200.00	$90.78
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	58	18	$44.50	$3.00
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	44	17	$149.00	$7.77
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	31	12	$171.00	$8.46
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$2000.00	$135.02

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	21	$194.00	$74.53
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	50	16	$177.00	$38.38
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	22	19	$270.00	$71.92
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	14	13	$333.00	$99.02
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1941.00	$124.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	134	24	$186.00	$73.10
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	101	22	$44.50	$2.94
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	83	27	$170.00	$38.12
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	69	18	$159.00	$9.21
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	50	20	$138.00	$8.46
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	28	22	$320.00	$97.42
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	27	21	$259.00	$71.28
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	22	22	$360.00	$93.43
99283 Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making	20	19	$321.00	$59.45
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	20	20	$256.00	$68.92
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1866.00	$136.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	100	14	$177.00	$70.02
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	76	13	$44.53	$2.94
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	68	24	$161.00	$34.50
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	60	13	$139.00	$10.23
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count	37	13	$130.50	$9.40
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	21	20	$304.00	$90.43
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	21	20	$246.00	$69.58
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	16	16	$1777.00	$121.08
99282 Emergency department visit with straightforward medical decision making	13	12	$229.00	$36.99

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	120	31	$152.50	$35.52
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	76	18	$168.00	$67.23
36415 Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample	54	13	$44.50	$2.94
80048 Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total)	32	11	$132.00	$11.37
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less	25	22	$233.50	$66.35
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes	23	21	$289.50	$91.21
99217 Hospital observation care on day of discharge	14	13	$231.00	$66.45
99218 Hospital observation care typically 30 minutes	13	12	$325.50	$90.30
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope	11	11	$1692.00	$105.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-10-13

Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License MN 20403

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Family Medicine

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207Q00000X

State License MN 20403

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

470775300 (MN)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medica

1710218

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Preferred One

MR9121013534

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Ucare

114060

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Medicare Railroad

020052315

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Aetna

5888298

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Mpin

52665MU

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

City Of Sleepy Eye

400 4th Ave Nw, Sleepy Eye, MN 560851109

Phone: 5077943691

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

4 Associated Practitioners

Dr. Adam Armbruster , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1033370077

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. John Pelzel , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1124319025

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Karlyn Armbruster , MD

Family Medicine

NPI 1194953034

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Susan Ahlness , APRN, BC

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1720057193

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, BC

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

8 Historical Events

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Updated Practice Location October 13, 2021

Registered at 400 4TH AVE NW, SLEEPY EYE, MN 560851109 (Tel: 5077943691)

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Updated Business Mailing Address October 13, 2021

Registered at 400 4TH AVE NW, SLEEPY EYE, MN 560851109 (Tel: 5077943691)

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NPI Profile Active July 13, 2012

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location July 13, 2012

Registered at 400 4TH AVENUE NW, SLEEPY EYE, MN 560850323 (Tel: 5077943691)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 13, 2012

Registered at PO BOX 323, 400 4TH AVE NW, SLEEPY EYE, MN 560850323 (Tel: 5077943691)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 13, 2012

Recorded as VENKATA MURTHY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 13, 2012

Family Medicine (License #20403 in MN)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration March 16, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1497724892

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: March 16, 2006

Last Update: October 13, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

400 4th Ave Nw

Sleepy Eye, MN 560851109

Phone: 5077943691

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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