Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi, MD
Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Grand Rapids, MI with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi, MD has practiced internal medicine for 21+ years, working in group practice. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Grand Rapids area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis. CMS MIPS quality score: 100/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 30% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Uses generic medications more than 31% of reporting doctors in Michigan
- Federal MIPS score higher than 63% of MIPS-scored doctors in Michigan
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Michigan, prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
2023100/100
Michigan avg: 85.2 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+16.4 pts)
Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in MichiganHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better3.5%
Michigan avg: 5.3 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-1.6 pts)
3.5% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better84.8%
Michigan avg: 83.5 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
187
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
111
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
343
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $26k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,194 reporting peers in Michigan.
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 Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$37 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low 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 2018, attributed to Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Mar 1, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Grand Rapids 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 Venkatanagaraja Saraschand Vadlamudi
NPI records show Dr. Vadlamudi as active with telehealth listed in Grand Rapids, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (616) 391-3139.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
100 Michigan St Ne, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Mailing Address
100 Michigan St Ne # Mc845, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
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