Quick answers
- Does Esiri Karunaratne accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Esiri Karunaratne 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 Esiri Karunaratne see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,126 Original Medicare patients and 1,437 services for Esiri Karunaratne. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Esiri Karunaratne's NPI number?
- 1447230537. 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 Esiri Karunaratne, 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 | 1,126 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,437 |
| Different services or procedures | 67 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen (76705)210 services
- Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity (76770)194 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)186 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)131 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)78 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease42%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease37%
Hospitals where Esiri Karunaratne works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Esiri Karunaratne 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.
- UPMC AltoonaAltoona, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390073
- UPMC Bedford MemorialEverett, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390117
Practice locations
Addresses where Esiri Karunaratne is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1400 9th AveAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 941‑8811
- 1414 9th Ave, Blair Medical AssocsAltoona, PA 16602 (814) 946‑1655
- 152 Zeman DrEbensburg, PA 15931 (814) 471‑2233
- 620 Howard AveAltoona, PA 16601 (814) 889‑2328
- 620 Howard Ave, Suite 3fAltoona, PA 16601 (814) 889‑7500
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Esiri Karunaratne as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Pittsburgh Physicians4,236 clinicians in the group
- UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services, Inc.187 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Altoona
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Altoona, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Pittsburgh Physicians
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1969 (57 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1447230537 |
| 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