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Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD

(Dr. Venkata Sumana Kumarappa, M.D)

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Siddhartha Medical College

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

1700 Spring Hill Avenue Suite 100
Mobile, AL 36604

(251) 435-1200

Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD is a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. She graduated from Siddhartha Medical College. Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD is affiliated with Austin Gastroenterology and Ascension.

Office Locations

Austin Gastroenterology

1361 Hero Way Suite 101
Leander, TX 78641

(512) 862-4739

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1700 Spring Hill Avenue Suite 100
Mobile, AL 36604

(251) 435-1200

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Austin Gastroenterology

7200 Wyoming Springs Drive Suite 1300
Round Rock, TX 78681

(512) 244-2273

(512) 244-3179

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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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2023

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

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

balloon dilation

diagnostic EGD

diagnostic upper endoscopy

EGD with dilation

EGD with esophageal dilation

endoscopic esophageal dilation

esophageal balloon dilation

esophagogastroduodenoscopy

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

therapeutic EGD

therapeutic upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy

upper endoscopy with dilation

upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for balloon dilation, diagnostic EGD, diagnostic upper endoscopy, EGD with dilation, EGD with esophageal dilation, endoscopic esophageal dilation, esophageal balloon dilation, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), therapeutic EGD, therapeutic upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy, upper endoscopy with dilation, and upper endoscopy with esophageal dilation that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	12
blood draw	52
diagnostic procedures	71
doctor visit	120
gastrointestinal procedures	114
hospital care	252
inpatient care	252
lab tests	94
minimally invasive procedures	114
preventive care	14
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	71
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	149

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	145
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	68
85 and over	33
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	29
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	44
Dementia	25
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, lab tests and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	22
anastomosis	19
blood draw	133
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	121
doctor visit	232
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	279
hospital care	541
inpatient care	541
lab tests	339
minimally invasive procedures	279
preventive care	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	121
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	239
Female	317

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	215
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	213
From 75 to 84	142
85 and over	66
Less than 65	135

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	44
Dementia	26
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2018 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	20
anastomosis	11
blood draw	86
catheterization	11
diagnostic procedures	125
doctor visit	211
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	243
hospital care	401
inpatient care	401
lab tests	200
minimally invasive procedures	243
preventive care	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	125
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	278

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	263
Black	178
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	174
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	58
Less than 65	123

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	42
Dementia	23
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
blood draw	69
diagnostic procedures	137
doctor visit	207
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	229
hospital care	448
inpatient care	448
lab tests	137
minimally invasive procedures	229
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	137
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	177
Female	293

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	294
Black	165
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	192
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	62
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	39
Dementia	28
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis	27
balloon dilation	25
blood draw	92
catheterization	27
diagnostic procedures	205
doctor visit	379
esophageal dilation	54
gastrointestinal procedures	434
hospital care	389
inpatient care	389
lab tests	227
minimally invasive procedures	434
preventive care	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	205

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	347

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	370
Black	172
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	74
Less than 65	111

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	24
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures, minimally invasive procedures, inpatient care and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	14
balloon dilation	31
blood draw	145
diagnostic procedures	268
doctor visit	366
esophageal dilation	64
gastrointestinal procedures	448
hospital care	360
inpatient care	360
lab tests	358
minimally invasive procedures	448
preventive care	79
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	268
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	364

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	409
Black	131
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	239
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	64
Less than 65	86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	42
Dementia	24
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2022 were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	15
anastomosis	16
balloon dilation	23
blood draw	55
catheterization	16
diagnostic procedures	161
doctor visit	155
esophageal dilation	43
gastrointestinal procedures	353
hospital care	479
inpatient care	479
lab tests	114
minimally invasive procedures	353
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	161
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	187
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	359
Black	80
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	196
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	67
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	31
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	19
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	12
diagnostic procedures	120
doctor visit	115
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	184
hospital care	239
inpatient care	239
minimally invasive procedures	184
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	120

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	169

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	13
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	46
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	19
Atrial Fibrilation	32
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2016 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Leander, TX were inpatient care, hospital care, gastrointestinal procedures and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal imaging	16
anastomosis	18
balloon dilation	22
blood draw	90
catheterization	18
diagnostic procedures	151
doctor visit	223
esophageal dilation	31
gastrointestinal procedures	285
hospital care	388
inpatient care	388
lab tests	209
minimally invasive procedures	285
preventive care	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	16

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2016 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD.

**Gender**
Female	276
Male	179

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	119
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	300
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	1

**Age**
75 to 84	128
85 and over	58
Less than 65	89
65 to 74	179

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD From 2016 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	11
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	41
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

Education & Training

Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD graduated from Siddhartha Medical College. She completed residency at Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Siddhartha Medical College

Residency: Mount Sinai School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Austin Gastroenterology

Ascension

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Leander, TX.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2024-10-21

My appointment was at 8:45am but she still managed to be over 30 minutes late. I could barely get one sentence out before she was interrupting me and dismissing my concerns (which I had barely begun to list). She came across as rushed, rude, arrogant, incompetent, and lazy. I will not be back.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Venkata Sumana S. Kumarappa, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,458 LINZESS $329	Humira $259	Mavyret $247	Rinvoq $241	Skyrizi $196	Other $184
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$1,008 STELARA $763	SIMPONI $152	REMICADE $49	Tremfya $32	SIMPONI ARIA $12
Janssen Scientific Affairs, LLC	$617 Tremfya $266	REMICADE $223	STELARA $128
Celgene Corporation	$524 ZEPOSIA $524
Covidien LP	$440 Bravo $440
Other	$3,513 ENTYVIO $265	DUPIXENT $228	Trulance $224	XELJANZ $189	XIFAXAN $180	Other $2,427

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$7,137
Travel and Lodging	$415
Education	$7

Biography

Dr. Venkata Kumarappa is a medical specialist in adult gastroenterology. In her practice, Dr. Kumarappa focuses on gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). After attending Siddhartha Medical College for medical school, she completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with Mount Sinai School of Medicine. Her hospital/clinic affiliations include Ascension and Austin Gastroenterology.