# Umakanth Avula, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/umakanth-avula-md-1124479167
NPI: 1124479167
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Umakanth Avula, MD is a general surgery based in Chicago, IL practicing at Cook County with NPI 1124479167.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: General Surgery
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Medical school: INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
- Graduation year: 2016
- NPI: 1124479167 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1124479167))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Cook County
- Address: 1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL, 606123714
- Phone: (312) 633-7292
- Group practice size: 801 members

## Insurance accepted (8 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [HCSC: BCBS Illinois](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-illinois) — 119 plans
- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 8 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 7 plans
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 4 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 1 plan
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Umakanth Avula, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1124479167).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 4 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $151.

Largest disclosed payer: Getinge USA Sales, LLC ($96 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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