Physician Profile
Venkata Buddharaju, M.D., F.C.C.P.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Buddharaju
Based in Chicago, IL, Venkata Buddharaju, M.D., F.C.C.P. is listed in the NPI registry under critical care medicine. Venkata is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. Medicare claims data shows Venkata provided 2,041 services to 645 patients. The services billed most often include subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and follow-up inpatient or observation ventilation assistance and management.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (773) 975-6775
- Email not available
Practice Locations
840 W IRVING PARK RD 305
Chicago, IL 60613
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
2,041 services · 645 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Follow-up inpatient or observation ventilation assistance and management | Treatment | 94003 |
276 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout | Treatment | 94727 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Test to measure lung airway sensitivity | Treatment | 94070 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases | Treatment | 94729 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | Office visit | 99232 |
1,028 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
311 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
196 | More than most peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | Office visit | 99291 |
96 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
47 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
25 | As often as other peers in Critical Care Medicine |
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 care physicians in Chicago 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1984 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Follow-up inpatient or observation ventilation assistance and management 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.?
Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. is a critical care physician in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Critical Care Medicine”.
NPI registry
What is Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.'s address?
Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. is listed at 840 W Irving Park Rd 305, Chicago, IL 60613. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.?
The number on file is (773) 975-6775. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.?
Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1790737781. 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 Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. train?
Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. attended Other, graduating in 1984. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. have?
Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. has 42 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1984, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Venkata Buddharaju, M.D. provides treatments such as follow-up inpatient or observation ventilation assistance and management and test to determine lung volumes using gas dilution or washout, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.'s profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Venkata Buddharaju, M.D.. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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