Vasu Venkatachalam, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Vasu Venkatachalam is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Richmond, VA with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Vasu Venkatachalam, M.D. has been part of the Richmond medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 37+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, depression, and anxiety (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 95% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1250 E Marshall Street Psychiatry, Richmond, VA 23298-0510
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202376.23/100
Virginia avg: 82.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.4 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better98.2%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+15.4 pts)
Top 5% of reporting doctors in VirginiaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
81
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
64
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,011
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $58k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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.
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 High Cholesterol, Depression, and Anxiety Disorders.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
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.
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Vasu Venkatachalam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Vasu Venkatachalam for cholesterol management, depression management, anxiety counseling — no travel to Richmond 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 Vasu Venkatachalam
Dr. Venkatachalam is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Richmond, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (804) 828-2000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Vasu Venkatachalam
Practice Location
1250 E Marshall Street Psychiatry, Richmond, VA 23298-0510
Mailing Address
Po Box 91734, Richmond, VA 23291-1734
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