Venkata Y Behara, MD
Venkata Y Behara is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in Mount Prospect, IL with over 24 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Venkata Y Behara, MD has practiced internal medicine for 24+ years, working in group practice. He graduated from University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio in 2002 and has 24+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
601 W Golf Rd Suite 105, Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4276
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
933
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
210
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,122
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $176k
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$959 received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Venkata Y Behara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2002
Ut Health San Antonio Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine
Board certified · Jan 29, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
24 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Education & Training
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio (Class of 2002)
Mailing address
120 W 22nd St Ste 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1563
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Venkata Y Behara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Venkata Y Behara for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to Mount Prospect 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 Venkata Y Behara
Dr. Behara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Mount Prospect, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 298-0600.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Venkata Y Behara
Practice Location
601 W Golf Rd Suite 105, Mount Prospect, IL 60056-4276
Mailing Address
120 W 22nd St Ste 200, Oak Brook, IL 60523-1563
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