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Anesthesiology

Keelara T. Gopalan, MD

Works at hospitals in Chesterfield, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Keelara T. Gopalan, MD is an anesthesiologist at 232 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017. Phone: (314) 434-1500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Keelara T. Gopalan had 59 Original Medicare patients and 76 services. NPI 1164425401. 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.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 232 S Woods Mill Rd, Chesterfield, MO 63017 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (314) 434‑1500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: St Lukes Hospital
  • Group practice: Western Anesthesiology Associates Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1978 (48 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Keelara T. Gopalan, 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 Keelara T. Gopalan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Keelara T. Gopalan 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 Keelara T. Gopalan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 59 Original Medicare patients and 76 services for Keelara T. Gopalan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Keelara T. Gopalan's NPI number?
1164425401. 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 Keelara T. Gopalan, 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 patients59
Services billed to Medicare76
Different services or procedures32
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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%
  • Arthritis54%
  • Chronic kidney disease47%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Diabetes39%

Hospitals where Keelara T. Gopalan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Keelara T. Gopalan 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.

  • St Lukes HospitalChesterfield, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260179

Practice locations

Addresses where Keelara T. Gopalan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Keelara T. Gopalan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Western Anesthesiology Associates Inc256 clinicians in the group
  • Metro-West Anesthesia Group Inc205 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Chesterfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chesterfield, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Western Anesthesiology Associates Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1978 (48 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164425401
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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