Quick answers
- Does Shilpa S. Sawardekar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shilpa S. Sawardekar 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 Shilpa S. Sawardekar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 55 Original Medicare patients and 145 services for Shilpa S. Sawardekar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shilpa S. Sawardekar's NPI number?
- 1134449622. 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 Shilpa S. Sawardekar, 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 | 55 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 145 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks (17311)34 services
- Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks (17312)15 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 1.1-2.5 cm (13131)14 services
- Complicated repair of wound of forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, underarms, genitals, hands, or feet, 2.6-7.5 cm (13132)14 services
- Complicated repair of wound of scalp, arms, or legs, 2.6-7.5 cm (13121)13 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure65%
- Arthritis44%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Diabetes24%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shilpa S. Sawardekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2020 N Peace Haven RdWinston Salem, NC 27106 (336) 768‑1280
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shilpa S. Sawardekar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A.8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in Winston Salem
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Winston Salem, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Westgate Dermatology and Laser Center, P.A.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2010 (16 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1134449622 |
| 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
- 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