Quick answers
- Does Sridhar R. Rachala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sridhar R. Rachala 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 Sridhar R. Rachala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 448 Original Medicare patients and 3,916 services for Sridhar R. Rachala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sridhar R. Rachala's NPI number?
- 1326279597. 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 Sridhar R. Rachala, 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 | 448 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,916 |
| Different services or procedures | 35 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)2,568 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)386 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)201 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)176 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)99 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Anxiety27%
- Depression25%
Hospitals where Sridhar R. Rachala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sridhar R. Rachala 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.
- Brooks-Tlc Hospital System, IncDunkirk, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330229
- Kaleida HealthBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330005
- Kenmore Mercy HospitalKenmore, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330102
- Mercy Hospital of BuffaloBuffalo, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330279
Practice locations
Addresses where Sridhar R. Rachala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 100 High StBuffalo, NY 14203 (716) 859‑5600
- 160 Farber HallBuffalo, NY 14214 (716) 829‑2070
- 445 Tremont StNorth Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 694‑4500
- 445 Tremont St, Box 0705N Tonawanda, NY 14120 (716) 694‑4500
- 5959 Big Tree RdOrchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 204‑3200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sridhar R. Rachala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Kaleida Health236 clinicians in the group
- University Orthopaedic Services Inc.115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Kaleida Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326279597 |
| 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