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Gastroenterology

Gourisankar P. Degala, MD

Works at hospitals in Dunedin, FL · Clearwater, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Gourisankar P. Degala, MD is a gastroenterologist at 920 S Myrtle Ave, Suite A, Clearwater, FL 33756. Phone: (727) 462-0444. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Gourisankar P. Degala had 458 Original Medicare patients and 1,392 services. NPI 1245440361. 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: 920 S Myrtle Ave, Suite A, Clearwater, FL 33756 · Directions
  • Phone: (727) 462‑0444
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Mease Dunedin Hospital, Morton Plant Hospital
  • Group practice: West Central Gastroenterology LLP
  • Medical school: graduated 1999 (27 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 Gourisankar P. Degala, 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 Gourisankar P. Degala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gourisankar P. Degala 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 Gourisankar P. Degala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 458 Original Medicare patients and 1,392 services for Gourisankar P. Degala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Gourisankar P. Degala's NPI number?
1245440361. 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 Gourisankar P. Degala, 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 patients458
Services billed to Medicare1,392
Different services or procedures65
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

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)348 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)150 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)80 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)70 services
  5. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)36 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%
  • Arthritis60%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Anxiety42%
  • Depression36%

Hospitals where Gourisankar P. Degala works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Gourisankar P. Degala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • West Central Gastroenterology LLP84 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Clearwater

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Clearwater, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in West Central Gastroenterology LLP

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1245440361
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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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