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Anesthesiology

Varalakshmi Annadanam, MD

Sees patients in West Orange, NJ · New Jersey

Summary

Dr. Varalakshmi Annadanam, MD is an anesthesiologist at 101 Old Short Hills Rd, Suite 217, West Orange, NJ 07052. Phone: (973) 731-4600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Varalakshmi Annadanam had 381 Original Medicare patients and 382 services. NPI 1528061751. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 101 Old Short Hills Rd, Suite 217, West Orange, NJ 07052 · Directions
  • Phone: (973) 731‑4600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Group practice: Barnabas Health Multispecialty
  • Medical school: graduated 1998 (28 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Varalakshmi Annadanam, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Varalakshmi Annadanam accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Varalakshmi Annadanam 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 Varalakshmi Annadanam see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 381 Original Medicare patients and 382 services for Varalakshmi Annadanam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Varalakshmi Annadanam's NPI number?
1528061751. 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 Varalakshmi Annadanam, 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 patients381
Services billed to Medicare382
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients72

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)151 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)83 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)71 services
  4. Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)62 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 cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure66%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Osteoporosis25%

Practice locations

Addresses where Varalakshmi Annadanam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Varalakshmi Annadanam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Barnabas Health Multispecialty23 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in West Orange

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Orange, NJ — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Barnabas Health Multispecialty

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1998 (28 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1528061751
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians