Quick answers
- Does Sankaman Praisoody accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sankaman Praisoody 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 Sankaman Praisoody see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,961 Original Medicare patients and 5,255 services for Sankaman Praisoody. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sankaman Praisoody's NPI number?
- 1285838862. 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 Sankaman Praisoody, 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 | 2,961 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,255 |
| Different services or procedures | 150 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)1,432 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)603 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)295 services
- Mri scan of brain without contrast (70551)211 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)170 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%
- Arthritis57%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Diabetes46%
- Chronic kidney disease42%
Hospitals where Sankaman Praisoody works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sankaman Praisoody 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.
- Ascension Saint Thomas HospitalNashville, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440082
- Ascension St John Medical CenterTulsa, OK · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 370114
- HCA Houston Healthcare SoutheastPasadena, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450097
- Nacogdoches Medical CenterNacogdoches, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450656
- Research Medical CenterKansas City, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260027
Practice locations
Addresses where Sankaman Praisoody is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 110 Memorial Hospital DrHuntsville, TX 77340 (888) 264‑0330
- 1600 S 20th AveSafford, AZ 85546 · Mt Graham Regional Medical Center Inc (928) 348‑4000
- 212 Los Frailes DrFriendswood, TX 77546 · Coaxion PLLC (469) 677‑7430
- 215 Chisholm TrlJacksboro, TX 76458 (888) 264‑0330
- 277 Huntress St, Suite 100Wetumpka, AL 36092 · River Region Family Medicine, LLC (334) 567‑3309
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sankaman Praisoody as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Sanford Clinic268 clinicians in the group
- Concord Radiology PLLC225 clinicians in the group
- Peterson Medical Associates191 clinicians in the group
- ER Physician Group at Jackson Hospital154 clinicians in the group
- Ivy Creek of Elmore LLC102 clinicians in the group
- Murfreesboro Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Consultants PLLC84 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Huntsville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Huntsville, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sanford Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston |
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1285838862 |
| 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