Venu G Pillarisetty, M.D.

Surgical Oncology Surgery

Surgery

Venu G Pillarisetty is a Surgical Oncology Surgery specialist based in Seattle, WA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY

(206) 616-4924Seattle, WA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Venu G Pillarisetty, M.D. has been part of the Seattle medical community since 2007 in group practice. He graduated from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1999 and has 27+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 46% of MIPS-scored doctors in Washington
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Surgery providers in WASee all Surgery in Seattle27+ years experienceNPI since 2007

Older · 6117dNPPES updated 2009-08-24 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Washington Medical Commission

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1959 Ne Pacific St Box 356410, Seattle, WA 98195-6410

Fax: (206) 543-8136
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in Washington.

MIPS Score

2023

93.09/100

Washington avg: 87.4 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in Washington

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

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

50%

Washington avg: 85.1 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-32.8 pts)

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

Medicare Patients

89

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

26

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $39k

Percentile rankings compared against 1,521 reporting peers in Washington.

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.

Hypertension
Higher than avg (+3%)73%

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

US avg: 70.2%

↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor

High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-3%)67%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Higher than avg (+8%)42%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-11%)38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
27%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Atrial Fibrillation
Higher than avg (+4%)26%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

US avg: 22%

↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor

Cancer
Higher than avg (+5%)26%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

US avg: 20.8%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Ischemic Heart Disease
Lower than avg (-7%)25%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

US avg: 31.7%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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

Industry Payment Transparency

$399 received from industry

3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Venu G Pillarisetty's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

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

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1999

    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

  2. 27 years in practice

    Experienced

SurgerySurgical Oncology in SeattleAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.

Taxonomy: 2086X0206X

Education & Training

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons (Class of 1999)

Virtual Surgical Oncology Care With Venu G Pillarisetty

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

Schedule a virtual visit with Venu G Pillarisetty for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Seattle 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 Venu G Pillarisetty

NPI records show Dr. Pillarisetty as active with telehealth listed in Seattle, WA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (206) 616-4924.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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