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Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD

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Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease) and Adult Gastroenterology

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 358-8000

Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD is a hepatologist in Clive, IA specializing in hepatology (liver disease) and adult gastroenterology. Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD is affiliated with UnityPoint Health and MercyOne.

Office Locations

1378 Northwest 124th Street
Clive, IA 50325

(515) 288-6097

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1755 59th Place
West Des Moines, IA 50266

(515) 358-8000

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3625 N Ankeny Boulevard
Ste J Ankeny, IA 50023

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News

“"Traveling to Iowa City is always a burden for patients in this area, but now that the university has teamed up with our center, care will be fantastic, and university doctors will gain valuable...”—"UI partners on centralized liver center", The Daily Iowan, February 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2024

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

biological response modifier therapy

chemotherapy

intravenous infusion therapy

intravenous chemotherapy

intravenous infusion

In 2024, Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD had a list price for biological response modifier (BRM) therapy, chemotherapy, intravenous infusion therapy, intravenous (IV) chemotherapy, and intravenous (IV) infusion that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

colonoscopy with biopsy

colonoscopy with lesion removal

colorectal cancer screening

diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

screening test

therapeutic colonoscopy

therapeutic endoscopy

In 2024, Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD had a list price for cancer prevention, cancer screening, colon biopsy, colonoscopy, colonoscopy with biopsy, colonoscopy with lesion removal, colorectal cancer screening, diagnostic colonoscopy without biopsy, preventive care, screening colonoscopy, screening test, therapeutic colonoscopy, and therapeutic endoscopy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

biopsy

diagnostic colonoscopy

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic endoscopy

diagnostic procedures

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with biopsy

EGD with lesion removal

endoscopy

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

gastrointestinal biopsy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

gastrointestinal procedures

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

lower endoscopy

minimally invasive procedures

removal of lesion

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with biopsy

upper endoscopy with lesion removal

In 2012, Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD had a list price for biopsy, diagnostic colonoscopy, diagnostic EGD, diagnostic endoscopy, diagnostic procedures, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with biopsy, EGD with lesion removal, endoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), gastrointestinal biopsy, gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), lower endoscopy, minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with biopsy, and upper endoscopy with lesion removal that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Iowa. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	220
doctor visit	274
gastrointestinal procedures	326
hospital care	357
inpatient care	357
minimally invasive procedures	326
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	220

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, hospital care, inpatient care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	29
chemotherapy	29
diagnostic procedures	223
doctor visit	291
gastrointestinal procedures	299
hospital care	301
inpatient care	301
minimally invasive procedures	328
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	223

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	216
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	477
Black	22
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	143
85 and over	65
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	31
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	209
doctor visit	192
gastrointestinal procedures	299
hospital care	221
inpatient care	221
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	209

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	257

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	412
Black	17
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	200
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	49
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2014

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	236
doctor visit	237
gastrointestinal procedures	313
hospital care	310
inpatient care	310
minimally invasive procedures	313
preventive care	48
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	236

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	480
Female	524

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	926
Black	26
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	524
From 75 to 84	222
85 and over	98
Less than 65	160

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	19
chemotherapy	19
diagnostic procedures	219
doctor visit	215
gastrointestinal procedures	304
hospital care	267
inpatient care	267
minimally invasive procedures	335
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	219

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	209
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	445
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	233
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	38
Less than 65	102

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	29
diagnostic procedures	245
doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	354
hospital care	307
inpatient care	307
lab tests	27
minimally invasive procedures	354
preventive care	68
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	245

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	220
Female	305

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	484
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	281
From 75 to 84	119
85 and over	45
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2017

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
blood draw	43
chemotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	225
doctor visit	145
gastrointestinal procedures	310
hospital care	343
injections	13
inpatient care	343
lab tests	47
minimally invasive procedures	328
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	225

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	447
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	40
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2018

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	24
chemotherapy	24
diagnostic procedures	299
doctor visit	100
gastrointestinal procedures	410
hospital care	354
injections	21
inpatient care	354
liver imaging	22
minimally invasive procedures	434
preventive care	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	299
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	264
Female	316

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	538
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	168
85 and over	39
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	32
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
chemotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	196
doctor visit	55
gastrointestinal procedures	264
hospital care	186
injections	18
inpatient care	186
liver imaging	19
minimally invasive procedures	299
preventive care	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	196
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	191
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	379
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	202
From 75 to 84	125
85 and over	28
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2020

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	33
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	260
doctor visit	110
gastrointestinal procedures	341
hospital care	50
injections	18
inpatient care	50
liver imaging	43
minimally invasive procedures	361
preventive care	50
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	260
ultrasound (sonogram)	43

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	201
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	28
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2021

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	15
chemotherapy	15
diagnostic procedures	224
doctor visit	117
gastrointestinal procedures	281
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
liver imaging	56
minimally invasive procedures	296
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	224
ultrasound (sonogram)	56

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	416
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	40
Less than 65	42

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	30
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	12
chemotherapy	12
diagnostic procedures	176
doctor visit	112
gastrointestinal procedures	217
hospital care	50
inpatient care	50
liver imaging	37
minimally invasive procedures	229
preventive care	41
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	176
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	217

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	340
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	210
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	20
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2023

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	25
Dementia	4
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA during 2024 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	16
chemotherapy	16
diagnostic procedures	229
doctor visit	53
gastrointestinal procedures	320
hospital care	45
inpatient care	45
minimally invasive procedures	336
preventive care	91
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	229

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Male	194
Female	189

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	354
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	228
From 75 to 84	120
85 and over	11
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD in 2024

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	25
Dementia	3
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated as a hepatologist in Clive, IA were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	18
blood draw	36
chemotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	227
doctor visit	160
gastrointestinal procedures	310
hospital care	220
injections	17
inpatient care	220
lab tests	37
liver imaging	35
minimally invasive procedures	326
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	227
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD.

**Gender**
Female	258
Male	211

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	435
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	9

**Age**
75 to 84	122
85 and over	38
Less than 65	67
65 to 74	242

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Atrial Fibrillation	14
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Iowa.

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Gastroenterology American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Iowa

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

UnityPoint Health

MercyOne

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,045 STELARA $579	SIMPONI $406	OLYSIO $30	REMICADE $29
AbbVie Inc.	$778 Skyrizi $269	Rinvoq $213	Creon $132	Humira $64	LINZESS $62	Other $38
Allergan Inc.	$618 LINZESS $328	VIBERZI $280	ZENPEP $7	VIIBRYD $3	BYSTOLIC $0
AbbVie, Inc.	$534 Creon $216	Humira $163	Viekira $30	Technivie $12	$114
Takeda Pharmaceuticals America, Inc.	$367 ENTYVIO $249	AMITIZA $88	Dexilant $30
Other	$3,790 STELARA $248	Cimzia $222	ZEPOSIA $214	DUPIXENT $188	Trulance $188	Other $2,731

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,109
Education	$24

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Dr. Ravi Prasad Sai Vemulapalli, MD has received 33 research payments totaling $142,689.

Biography

Dr. Ravi Vemulapalli is an adult gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) specialist in Clive, IA and West Des Moines, IA. He trained at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo for residency. Dr. Vemulapalli has a special interest in gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). His professional affiliations include UnityPoint Health and MercyOne. According to MercyOne, new patients are welcome to contact his office in West Des Moines, IA.

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