Hema Venigalla, MD

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

Hema Venigalla is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Scranton, PA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(570) 343-2383Scranton, PA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Hema Venigalla, MD has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 15+ years, working in group practice. With 15+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Scranton area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 91.42/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 551 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in PASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Scranton15+ years experienceNPI since 2017

Older · 1580dNPPES updated 2022-01-25 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Pennsylvania State Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

111 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-1828

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in Pennsylvania on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

91.42/100

Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.8 pts)

Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

96.8%

Pennsylvania avg: 82.8 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+14 pts)

Top 8% of reporting doctors in Pennsylvania

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

109

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

266

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,486

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $75k

Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+41%)75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
Higher than avg (+40%)72%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+40%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-9%)61%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-2%)47%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

Bipolar Disorder
29%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Chronic Kidney Disease
Lower than avg (-2%)28%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

US avg: 29.6%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · Jan 24, 2022

    Self-reported via NPPES

  2. 15 years in practice

    Experienced

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

1205 Hancock St Apt 802, Quincy, MA 02169-4357

Differs from practice location

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Hema Venigalla

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Hema Venigalla for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Scranton required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Hema Venigalla

Dr. Venigalla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Scranton, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 343-2383.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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