Quick answers
- Does Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan 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 Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 400 Original Medicare patients and 1,177 services for Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan's NPI number?
- 1205853991. 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 Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan, 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 | 400 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,177 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)553 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)316 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)163 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)60 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)42 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%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
- Arthritis52%
- Heart failure51%
Hospitals where Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan 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.
- Atrium Health ClevelandShelby, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340021
- Atrium Health PinevilleCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340098
- Atrium Health UnionMonroe, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340130
- Carolinas Medical Center-NortheastConcord, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340001
- Carolinas Medical Center/Behavioral HealthCharlotte, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340113
Practice locations
Addresses where Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 16; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203
- 1000 Healing WayMatthews, NC 28104
- 1020 Tree of Life LnCornelius, NC 28031 (704) 801‑8210
- 10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210
- 10648 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 (704) 667‑7070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Santosh K. Gopalakrishnan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carolinas Physicians Network Inc2,325 clinicians in the group
- New Hope Specialty Clinic2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hospitalists in Charlotte
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Charlotte, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carolinas Physicians Network Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1205853991 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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