Quick answers
- Does Prathibha Chandrasekaran accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prathibha 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 Prathibha Chandrasekaran see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 614 Original Medicare patients and 867 services for Prathibha Chandrasekaran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Prathibha Chandrasekaran's NPI number?
- 1114985819. 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 Prathibha 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 patients | 614 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 867 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)299 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)130 services
- Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45378)72 services
- Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual not meeting criteria for high risk (G0121)69 services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)56 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Prathibha Chandrasekaran works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prathibha 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.
- Mercy Medical Center of Mt ShastaMount Shasta, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051319
- Mercy Medical Center ReddingRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050280
- Shasta Regional Medical CenterRedding, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050764
- St Elizabeth Community HospitalRed Bluff, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050042
- Trinity HospitalWeaverville, CA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 051315
Practice locations
Addresses where Prathibha Chandrasekaran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1035 Placer StRedding, CA 96001
- 1100 Butte StRedding, CA 96001 (530) 605‑4260
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Prathibha Chandrasekaran as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Shasta Community Health Center62 clinicians in the group
- Shasta Regional Medical Group Inc33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in Redding
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Redding, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Shasta Community Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114985819 |
| 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