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Venkata Krishnam Naidu Kella

Venkata Krishnam Naidu Kella, MD

Garden City, NY

About Venkata Krishnam Naidu Kella, MD

Specialties & classifications: Bariatric surgery (directory-reported) · Surgery

Venkata Krishnam Naidu Kella, MD has a listed practice in Garden City, NY. Contact the practice to confirm appointment availability, current services and insurance coverage.

Questions and Answers

Where is the listed practice?

700 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY, 11530. This is the registry-reported practice address; confirm the appointment location with the office. Source

Which insurance plans are listed?

Reported plans include BCBS Federal Program. Confirm coverage for your specific plan and procedure with the office and insurer. Source

How can I check professional registration?

The NPI Registry record is 1164699195. NPI registration is separate from state licensure and board certification. Source

Reported procedures

Source-reported information; confirm current details directly.

Education and Training

  • Education and training

    Fellowship, University Medical Center at Princeton, Surgery/Bariatric, 2012 Residency, Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Surgery, 2011 MD from Andhra Medical College, 1993

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Source-reported information; confirm current details directly.

Reported credentials

Source-reported information; confirm current details directly.

Professional identifier

NPI: 1164699195

Insurance reported

BCBS Federal Program

Reported in source records. Confirm the exact plan, network and procedure with the practice and insurer. Logos identify brands; they do not establish participation.

Ratings & reviews

4.8/ 5
19 combined ratingsHealthgrades

What patients say

Patients often describe Dr. Kella as patient, compassionate and accessible, with clear explanations before surgery and helpful follow-up. Several report successful weight loss or recovery after bariatric and hernia procedures. Other reviewers express disappointment with their weight-loss results and with how their expectations were addressed.

Based on available written reviews on WebMD, Healthgrades, Vitals. Checked 2026-11-07.

Summary of accessible comments, which may overlap across sites.

Source ratings reflect the dates shown. Combined totals may include overlapping reviewers.

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