# Venkata Krishna Puppala, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/venkata-puppala-md-1619170438
NPI: 1619170438
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Venkata Krishna Puppala, MD is a cardiovascular disease (cardiology) based in San Antonio, TX practicing at Community Medicine Associates with NPI 1619170438 and offers telehealth visits.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 2001
- Telehealth: Yes
- NPI: 1619170438 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1619170438))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Community Medicine Associates
- Address: 4502 Medical Dr, San Antonio, TX, 782294402
- Phone: (210) 358-2015
- Group practice size: 586 members

## Insurance accepted (10 networks)

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

- [HCSC: BCBS Texas](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/hcsc-bcbs-texas) — 36 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Delaware](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-delaware) — 11 plans
- [BCBS Minnesota](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-minnesota) — 9 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 9 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 6 plans
- [Highmark BCBS WV](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-wv) — 6 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [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 Venkata Krishna Puppala, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1619170438).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 2 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $31.

Largest disclosed payer: Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC ($17 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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