Physician Profile
Karukurichi Venkatesh, MD practices colon & rectal surgery in Gilbert, AZ. Medicare claims data shows Karukurichi provided 1,561 services to 1,359 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, and diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope.
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2223 E BASELINE RD SUITE A
Gilbert, AZ 85234
1,561 services · 1,359 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
236 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope | Procedure | 45300 |
216 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
120 | More than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45378 |
35 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Diagnostic exam of lower portion of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45330 |
35 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Insertion of sacral nerve neurostimulator electrode array | Procedure | 64561 |
32 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
24 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding | Procedure | 46221 |
20 | More often than most peers in Colon & Rectal Surgery |
| Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator generator or receiver | Procedure | 64590 |
16 | Too few peers to compare |
| Control of bleeding of upper large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45382 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Dr. Venkatesh is a colorectal surgeon in Gilbert, AZ. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Colon & Rectal Surgery”.
NPI registry
Dr. Venkatesh is listed at 2223 E Baseline Rd Suite A, Gilbert, AZ 85234. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (480) 835-5302. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Venkatesh's National Provider Identifier is 1891768677. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Dr. Venkatesh attended Other, graduating in 1971. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Venkatesh has 55 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1971, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Venkatesh performs procedures including biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of rectum and lower large bowel using an endoscope and removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum; provides treatments such as study of rectum sensitivity and function and test for tone and sensation of rectum and anus, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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