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Diagnostic Radiology

Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran, MD

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Summary

Dr. Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran, MD is a radiologist at 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314. Phone: (515) 643-2667. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran had 1,549 Original Medicare patients and 2,909 services. NPI 1083844534. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran 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 Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,549 Original Medicare patients and 2,909 services for Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran's NPI number?
1083844534. 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 Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran, 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 patients1,549
Services billed to Medicare2,909
Different services or procedures212
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)533 services
  2. Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes (99152)187 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)152 services
  4. Review by radiologist of ct guidance for needle placement (77012)149 services
  5. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)128 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 cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis44%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Chronic kidney disease39%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%

Hospitals where Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Bharanidhar Chandrasekaran as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.19 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Des Moines

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Diagnostic Imaging Associates, P.C.

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1083844534
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians