Physician Profile
Based in Boston, MA, Veena Venkatachalam, M.D., PhD is listed in the NPI registry under radiation oncology. Veena is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Veena provided 578 services to 168 patients. The services billed most often include calculation of radiation therapy dose, design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy, and high precision radiation therapy planning. NPI 1255781811 identifies this record in the national registry.
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75 FRANCIS ST
Boston, MA 02115
Within Radiation Oncology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
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Gastrointestinal cancer
Gynecologic cancer
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578 services · 168 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of device into vagina for radiation therapy | Procedure | 57156 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Calculation of radiation therapy dose | Imaging | 77300 |
420 | More often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy | Imaging | 77338 |
42 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High precision radiation therapy planning | Imaging | 77301 |
42 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Design and construction of simple radiation treatment device | Imaging | 77332 |
21 | As often as other peers in Radiation Oncology |
| High dose radiation therapy, 1 channel | Imaging | 77770 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
| Obtaining data needed to develop the optimal radiation treatment, 1 treatment area | Imaging | 77280 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Radiation Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Veena Venkatachalam, M.D. is a radiation oncologist in Boston, MA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Radiation Oncology”.
NPI registry
Veena Venkatachalam, M.D. is listed at 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (617) 732-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Veena Venkatachalam, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1255781811. 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
Veena Venkatachalam, M.D. has 10+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2016. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
According to Medicare billing data, Veena Venkatachalam, M.D. performs procedures including insertion of device into vagina for radiation therapy; reads or performs imaging such as calculation of radiation therapy dose and design and construction of radiation treatment device for high precision radiation therapy. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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