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Anesthesiology

Gita T. Prakash, MD

Works at hospitals in Richmond, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Gita T. Prakash, MD is an anesthesiologist at 1602 Skipwith Rd, Henrico, VA 23229. Phone: (804) 289-4500. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gita T. Prakash had 36 Original Medicare patients and 54 services. NPI 1164426805. 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: 1602 Skipwith Rd, Henrico, VA 23229 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (804) 289‑4500
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Henrico Doctors' Hospital
  • Group practice: American Anesthesiology of Virginia PC
  • Medical school: graduated 1984 (42 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Gita T. Prakash, 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 Gita T. Prakash accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gita T. Prakash 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 Gita T. Prakash see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 36 Original Medicare patients and 54 services for Gita T. Prakash. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gita T. Prakash's NPI number?
1164426805. 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 Gita T. Prakash, 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 patients36
Services billed to Medicare54
Different services or procedures24
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

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%
  • Arthritis64%
  • Anxiety31%

Hospitals where Gita T. Prakash works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gita T. Prakash 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 Gita T. Prakash is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gita T. Prakash as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • American Anesthesiology of Virginia PC531 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Henrico

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Henrico, VA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in American Anesthesiology of Virginia PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1984 (42 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1164426805
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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