Quick answers
- Does Sumedha Purkayastha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sumedha Purkayastha 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.
- What is Sumedha Purkayastha's NPI number?
- 1396221750. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Sumedha Purkayastha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sumedha Purkayastha 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.
- Elmhurst Hospital CenterElmhurst, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330128
- Jamaica Hospital Medical CenterJamaica, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330014
- Samaritan Medical CenterWatertown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330157
Practice locations
Addresses where Sumedha Purkayastha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7901 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373 (718) 334‑4000
- 8900 Van Wyck ExpyJamaica, NY 11418 (718) 206‑7160
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sumedha Purkayastha as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation571 clinicians in the group
- Jamaica Psychiatric Services, PC35 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Elmhurst
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Elmhurst, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1396221750 |
| 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
- 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