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Neurosurgery

Laligam N. Sekhar, MD

Works at hospitals in Seattle, WA · Washington

Summary

Dr. Laligam N. Sekhar, MD is a neurosurgeon at 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195. Phone: (206) 598-3100. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Laligam N. Sekhar had 84 Original Medicare patients and 181 services. NPI 1194801464. 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: Neurosurgeon (Medicare lists Neurosurgery)
  • Address: 1701 Columbia Rd, Seattle, WA 98195 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (206) 598‑3100
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Harborview Medical Center
  • Group practice: The Association of University Physicians
  • Medical school: graduated 1973 (53 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Laligam N. Sekhar, 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 Laligam N. Sekhar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Laligam N. Sekhar 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 Laligam N. Sekhar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 84 Original Medicare patients and 181 services for Laligam N. Sekhar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Laligam N. Sekhar's NPI number?
1194801464. 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 Laligam N. Sekhar, 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 patients84
Services billed to Medicare181
Different services or procedures53
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots (93892)24 services
  2. Complete ultrasound of within the brain blood flow (93886)13 services
  3. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)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 blood pressure74%
  • High cholesterol74%
  • Stroke or mini-stroke63%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Depression38%
  • Anxiety37%

Hospitals where Laligam N. Sekhar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Laligam N. Sekhar 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 Laligam N. Sekhar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Laligam N. Sekhar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • The Association of University Physicians3,535 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurosurgeons in Seattle

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Seattle, WA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in The Association of University Physicians

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1973 (53 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194801464
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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