Quick answers
- Does Santhanam Lakshminarayanan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Santhanam Lakshminarayanan 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 Santhanam Lakshminarayanan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 221 Original Medicare patients and 11,504 services for Santhanam Lakshminarayanan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's NPI number?
- 1518963537. 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 Santhanam Lakshminarayanan, 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 | 221 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,504 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)6,960 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)171 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)147 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)89 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)17 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 pressure72%
- High cholesterol70%
- Arthritis65%
- Anxiety35%
- Osteoporosis34%
- Diabetes31%
Hospitals where Santhanam Lakshminarayanan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Santhanam Lakshminarayanan 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.
- John Dempsey Hospital of the University of ConnectFarmington, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070036
- Middlesex HospitalMiddletown, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070020
Practice locations
Addresses where Santhanam Lakshminarayanan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 263 Farmington AveFarmington, CT 06030 (860) 679‑3692
- 75 Great Pond RdSimsbury, CT 06070
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Santhanam Lakshminarayanan as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Connecticut Health Center639 clinicians in the group
- McLean Fund108 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other rheumatologists in Farmington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Farmington, CT — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Connecticut Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1518963537 |
| 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