Quick answers
- Does Ganga R. Nair accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ganga R. Nair 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 Ganga R. Nair see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 872 Original Medicare patients and 2,709 services for Ganga R. Nair. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ganga R. Nair's NPI number?
- 1184710386. 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 Ganga R. Nair, 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 | 872 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,709 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)597 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)362 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)313 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)233 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)180 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%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes29%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ganga R. Nair is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 250 E State StHerkimer, NY 13350 (315) 894‑3132
- 2730 State Route 12bHamilton, NY 13346 (315) 797‑8330
- 4 Ellinwood DrNew Hartford, NY 13413 (315) 797‑8330
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ganga R. Nair as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons PLLC8 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Costello Eye Physicians and Surgeons PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1184710386 |
| 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