Quick answers
- Does Ramanathapur K. Natesh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ramanathapur K. Natesh 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 Ramanathapur K. Natesh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 346 Original Medicare patients and 894 services for Ramanathapur K. Natesh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ramanathapur K. Natesh's NPI number?
- 1427037043. 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 Ramanathapur K. Natesh, 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 | 346 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 894 |
| Different services or procedures | 78 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)217 services
- Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers (93970)154 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)84 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)81 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)53 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes51%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Chronic kidney disease47%
Hospitals where Ramanathapur K. Natesh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ramanathapur K. Natesh 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.
- Presence St Marys HospitalKankakee, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140155
- Saint Joseph Medical CenterJoliet, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140007
- Silver Cross Hospital and Medical CentersNew Lenox, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140213
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth BolingbrookBolingbrook, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140304
Practice locations
Addresses where Ramanathapur K. Natesh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1100 Essington Rd, Suite 6Joliet, IL 60435 (815) 725‑2600
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Thoracic Surgeryalso
- Vascular Surgeryalso
Other general surgeons in Joliet
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Joliet, IL — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427037043 |
| 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