Quick answers
- Does Ganesha S. Santhyadka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ganesha S. Santhyadka accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ganesha S. Santhyadka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 710 Original Medicare patients and 1,930 services for Ganesha S. Santhyadka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ganesha S. Santhyadka's NPI number?
- 1063443752. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ganesha S. Santhyadka, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 710 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,930 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)546 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)376 services
- Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases (94729)131 services
- Test to determine lung volumes using sensors (94726)127 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (94010)103 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- COPD59%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety34%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Ganesha S. Santhyadka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ganesha S. Santhyadka at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Houlton Regional HospitalHoulton, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201308
- Millinocket Regional HospitalMillinocket, ME · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 201307
- Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical CenterBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200033
- Northern Light Maine Coast HospitalEllsworth, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200050
- St Joseph HospitalBangor, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200001
Practice locations
Addresses where Ganesha S. Santhyadka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 360 BroadwayBangor, ME 04401
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ganesha S. Santhyadka as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Joseph Hospital199 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other pulmonologists in Bangor
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bangor, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Joseph Hospital
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063443752 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians