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Gastroenterology

Rachana Potru, MD

Works at hospitals in Alexandria, VA · Arlington, VA · Virginia

Summary

Dr. Rachana Potru, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204, Arlington, VA 22205. Phone: (703) 522-7476. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Rachana Potru had 382 Original Medicare patients and 827 services. NPI 1235395583. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204, Arlington, VA 22205 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (703) 522‑7476
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Inova Mount Vernon Hospital, Virginia Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Gastroenterology Center of Northern Virginia Ltd
  • Medical school: Rush Medical College Of Rush University · graduated 2010 (16 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Rachana Potru, 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 Rachana Potru accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rachana Potru 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 Rachana Potru see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 382 Original Medicare patients and 827 services for Rachana Potru. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Rachana Potru's NPI number?
1235395583. 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 Rachana Potru, 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 patients382
Services billed to Medicare827
Different services or procedures22
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)319 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)159 services
  3. Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)80 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)73 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)46 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure65%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Ischemic heart disease23%
  • Osteoporosis22%

Hospitals where Rachana Potru works

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

  • 1715 N George Mason Dr, Suite 204Arlington, VA 22205 (703) 522‑7476
  • 3299 Woodburn Rd, Suite 220Annandale, VA 22003 (703) 560‑6106
  • 3301 Woodburn Rd, Suite 220Annandale, VA 22003

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Rachana Potru as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Gastroenterology Center of Northern Virginia Ltd5 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Gastroenterology doctors in Virginia →

Other gastroenterologists in Arlington

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

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Other clinicians in Gastroenterology Center of Northern Virginia Ltd

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolRush Medical College Of Rush University
Graduation year2010 (16 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1235395583
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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