Quick answers
- Does Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala 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 Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 300 Original Medicare patients and 843 services for Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala's NPI number?
- 1437638640. 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 Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala, 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 | 300 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 843 |
| Different services or procedures | 12 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)273 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)230 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)155 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)98 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)33 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Ischemic heart disease61%
- Heart failure55%
- Diabetes45%
Hospitals where Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala 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.
- Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, NE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 280065
- Prov Sacred HRT Medical Center & Childs HospitalSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500054
- Providence Holy Family HospitalSpokane, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500077
Practice locations
Addresses where Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 W 8th AveSpokane, WA 99204 (509) 474‑3131
- 5633 N Lidgerwood StSpokane, WA 99208 (509) 482‑0111
- 601 W Leota StNorth Platte, NE 69101
- 601 W Leota St, Great Plains HealthNorth Platte, NE 69101 (308) 568‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krishnachaitanya R. Pallamala as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Providence Health and Services Washington784 clinicians in the group
- North Platte Nebraska Hospital Corporation243 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Spokane
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Spokane, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Providence Health and Services Washington
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1437638640 |
| 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