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Hospitalist

Sriharsha C. Athota, MD

Works at hospitals in Hattiesburg, MS · Magee, MS · Mississippi

Summary

Dr. Sriharsha C. Athota, MD is a hospitalist at 415 S 28th Ave, Hattiesburg Clinic Department of Hospital C, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. Phone: (601) 264-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Sriharsha C. Athota had 442 Original Medicare patients and 1,525 services. NPI 1134502115. 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 Sriharsha C. Athota, 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 Sriharsha C. Athota accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sriharsha C. Athota 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 Sriharsha C. Athota see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 442 Original Medicare patients and 1,525 services for Sriharsha C. Athota. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Sriharsha C. Athota's NPI number?
1134502115. 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 Sriharsha C. Athota, 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 patients442
Services billed to Medicare1,525
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)948 services
  2. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)332 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)133 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)40 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)35 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%
  • Arthritis66%
  • Ischemic heart disease54%
  • Anxiety50%
  • Diabetes49%

Hospitals where Sriharsha C. Athota works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sriharsha C. Athota 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.

  • Forrest General HospitalHattiesburg, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250078
  • Magee General HospitalMagee, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250124

Practice locations

Addresses where Sriharsha C. Athota is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Sriharsha C. Athota as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hattiesburg Clinic PA537 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Hattiesburg

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hattiesburg, MS — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Hattiesburg Clinic PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2013 (13 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134502115
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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