Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini
Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini
Last updated: Aug 16, 2018

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini

  • Gender: Male
  • Experience: 30 years
  • Graduation year: 1991
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1053415695

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini M.D.

Nephrologist

He is located at 522 East 11th Street Suite 200 in Anniston, AL 36207. Can help patients with the following: Atherosclerosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hiatal Hernia, Nausea and Vomiting, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer. His National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1053415695. Appointment can be made via the phone number (256) 237-5302. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 4 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini, being an nephrologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acute Pain
  • Anemia
  • Arthritis
  • Asthma
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Bladder Control
  • Blood in Urine
  • Chest Pain
  • Cholecystitis
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Common Cold
  • Constipation
  • Cystitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Edema
  • Fever
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • General Care
  • Gout
  • Headache
  • Heart Disease
  • Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS)
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Hot Flashes
  • Hydronephrosis
  • Hypercalcemia
  • Hyperkalemia
  • Hyperlipidemia
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Hyponatremia
  • Influenza
  • Inguinal Hernia
  • Kidney Cancer
  • Kidney Failure
  • Kidney Infection
  • Kidney Stones
  • Low Blood Pressure
  • Low Potassium
  • Migraine
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Obesity
  • Osteoporosis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
  • Prescription Refill
  • Rhabdomyolysis
  • Urethritis
  • Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
  • Vitamin D Deficiency

Procedures Performed by Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter of Alabama

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 18 plans from Ambetter of Alabama
Ambetter of Alabama plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Enhanced Diabetes Care Silver with $0 Drug Options + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

UnitedHealthcare

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 13 plans from UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
UHC Bronze Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Essential (No Referrals) EPO · Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Bronze Standard+ (Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Expanded Bronze Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Advantage+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, $5 Tier 2 Rx, No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Gold Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Gold Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Copay Focus+ $0 Indiv Med Ded ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Standard (No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients
UHC Silver Value+ ($0 Virtual Urgent Care, Dental + Vision, No Referrals) EPO · Silver Non Preferred Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Nephrology (also registered under: Practitioner - Internal Medicine) .

Bills through: Nephrology And Hypertension Consultants, P.c.

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Otsuka Pharmaceutical $2206
Fresenius $356
Relypsa $123

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $1950
Food and Beverage $1130
Travel and Lodging $101

Studies

Graduated in 1991

Additional Specialities

  • Internist
  • Specialist

Affiliated practices

Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center
901 Leighton Avenue
Anniston, 36207 AL
(256) 231-8636
Nephrology & Hypertension Consultants PC
522 East 11th Street
Anniston, 36207 AL
(256) 237-5302

Affiliated hospitals

CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER
604 STONE AVENUE
TALLADEGA, 35161 AL
(256) 761-4542
NORTHEAST ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
400 EAST 10TH STREET
ANNISTON, 36207 AL
(256) 235-5121
STRINGFELLOW MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
301 EAST 18TH ST
ANNISTON, 36201 AL
(256) 235-8900
CLAY COUNTY HOSPITAL
83825 HIGHWAY 9 P O BOX 1270
ASHLAND, 36251 AL
(256) 354-2131

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Questions & Answers

Where can you meet with Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini?

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini's office is located at 522 East 11th Street Suite 200 in Anniston, AL 36207.

What conditions does Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini treat?

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini provides treatment for Atherosclerosis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Hiatal Hernia, Nausea and Vomiting, Obesity, Peptic Ulcer. For the full list see this list.

Does Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini is affiliated with Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center. For the full list of practices see this list.

Does Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini accept patients with UnitedHealthcare?

Yes, Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini is listed in-network for UnitedHealthcare through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Has Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Venugopala S. Bheemanathini is affiliated with CITIZENS BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTER. For the full list of hospitals see this list.