Quick answers
- Does Vanessa L. Kelkar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vanessa L. Kelkar 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 Vanessa L. Kelkar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 210 Original Medicare patients and 231 services for Vanessa L. Kelkar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Vanessa L. Kelkar's NPI number?
- 1417234626. 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 Vanessa L. Kelkar, 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 | 210 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 231 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for x-ray on arteries (01924)52 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)44 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)42 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)26 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones (01480)22 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes35%
- Depression30%
- Anxiety30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Vanessa L. Kelkar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1220 E Joppa Rd, Suite 508Towson, MD 21286 (410) 296‑4415
- 7115 Guilford Dr, Suite 201Frederick, MD 21704 (301) 695‑6800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Vanessa L. Kelkar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Digestive Disease Associates LLC46 clinicians in the group
- Western Maryland Anesthesia Associates, LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other clinicians: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), Maryland →
Other nurse anesthetists in Towson
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Towson, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Digestive Disease Associates LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CNA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417234626 |
| 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
- 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