Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Kumar Venkatachalam, MD

Individual provider Gastroenterology Physician · NPI 1154325421

Kumar Venkatachalam, MD is a Gastroenterology in Merrillville, Indiana. Graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb) in 1991, 35 years ago. Practices with Community Care Network Inc, a 374-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Indiana.

Years since qualifying
35
Trained at
University of Illinois College of Med (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/Chm-Urb)
Licensed in
IN
In the registry since
2005
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

8895 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7037
Phone: (219) 738-2081
Fax: (219) 736-4658
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 10215 Broadway Ste 203, Crown Point, IN 46307-8001 — (219) 947-6795

Specialties & licences

Gastroenterology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207RG0100X · Licence 01048257A (IN)

Record details

NPI number1154325421
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 2, 2005
Last updated in NPPESMay 6, 2020
Certification dateMay 6, 2020
Mailing address8558 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410-7032

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyGASTROENTEROLOGY
Also practisesINTERNAL MEDICINE
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF MED (CHI/PEOR/ROCK/CHM-URB)
Graduated 1991 (35 years in practice)
Group practice Community Care Network Inc — 374 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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