Physician Profile
Nirmala S. Surapaneni, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Surapaneni
Based in Reno, NV, Nirmala S. Surapaneni, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under critical care (intensivists). Nirmala is also listed as specializing in internal medicine, critical care medicine, and pulmonary disease. Medicare claims data shows Nirmala provided 675 services to 569 patients. The services billed most often include critical care, first 30-74 minutes, test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration, and test to determine lung volumes using sensors. NPI 1134514847 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (775) 982-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1500 E 2ND ST STE 302
Reno, NV 89502
10085 Double R Blvd Ste 325A
Reno, NV 89521
502 W 4th Ave
Toppenish, WA 98948
1016 Tacoma Ave
Sunnyside, WA 98944
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Critical Care Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Blood & metabolism
Brain & nerve
Brain & Nervous System
- Brain Swelling
- Fainting and syncope
- ICU Delirium and Confusion
- Ischemic stroke
- Status epilepticus
- Traumatic brain injury
Breathing & Lungs
Digestive emergencies
Environmental emergencies
Heart & Circulation
Heart & vascular
Infection & Sepsis
Infections
Injury & trauma
Lung & breathing
Medication reactions
Metabolic Emergencies
Muscle & kidney
Organ Failure
Pregnancy emergencies
Recovery
Substance emergencies
Toxicity & Trauma
Procedures & services
Airway & Breathing
- Airway Scope and Suctioning
- Breathing machine management
- Chest tube insertion
- Emergency intubation
- Tracheostomy
Airway procedures
Brain procedures
Breathing support
Consultation & Recovery
Digestive procedures
Emergency surgery
Fluid Drainage
Heart procedures
Heart support
ICU recovery
Lab tests & monitoring
Life Support
- Cardioversion for rapid heartbeat
- CPR and defibrillation
- ECMO (Heart-Lung Machine)
- Stomach Positioning for Lung Failure
- Targeted Body Cooling
- Temporary Pacemaker Placement
- Ventilator Support
Medication therapies
Medications & Infusions
Monitoring
- Bladder and Belly Pressure Check
- Brain Blood Flow Ultrasound
- Brain Pressure Monitor Placement
- Continuous Brain Wave Monitoring
- Emergency ultrasound
- Heart Pressure Catheter Monitoring
- Lumbar puncture
Nutrition & Digestion
Nutrition support
Organ Support
Vascular Access
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
675 services · 569 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope | Procedure | 31624 |
26 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe | Procedure | 31628 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration | Treatment | 94060 |
99 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to determine lung volumes using sensors | Treatment | 94726 |
96 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
94 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
115 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | Office visit | 99222 |
60 | More often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
54 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
50 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
33 | As often as other peers in Critical Care (Intensivists) |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other critical cares in Reno 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2015 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope 7
Providers in NV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Nirmala S. Surapaneni?
Nirmala S. Surapaneni is a critical care (intensivists) in Reno, NV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Nirmala S. Surapaneni's address?
Nirmala S. Surapaneni is listed at 1500 E 2Nd St Ste 302, Reno, NV 89502. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Nirmala S. Surapaneni?
The number on file is (775) 982-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Nirmala S. Surapaneni?
Nirmala S. Surapaneni's National Provider Identifier is 1134514847. 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
Where did Nirmala S. Surapaneni train?
Nirmala S. Surapaneni attended Other, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Nirmala S. Surapaneni have?
Nirmala S. Surapaneni has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Nirmala S. Surapaneni perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Nirmala S. Surapaneni performs procedures including irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope and biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe; provides treatments such as test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration and test to determine lung volumes using sensors, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Nirmala S. Surapaneni's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Nirmala S. Surapaneni. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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