Quick answers
- Does Mahesh Bandara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mahesh Bandara 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 Mahesh Bandara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 376 Original Medicare patients and 735 services for Mahesh Bandara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Mahesh Bandara's NPI number?
- 1538145958. 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 Mahesh Bandara, 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 | 376 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 735 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)147 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)144 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)113 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)51 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)37 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 cholesterol74%
- COPD51%
- Arthritis45%
- Ischemic heart disease39%
- Anxiety39%
Hospitals where Mahesh Bandara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Mahesh Bandara 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.
- MaineHealth Maine Medical CenterPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200009
- Northern Light Mercy HospitalPortland, ME · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 200008
- The Memorial HospitalNorth Conway, NH · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 301307
Practice locations
Addresses where Mahesh Bandara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Medical Ctr DrBiddeford, ME 04005
- 22 Bramhall StPortland, ME 04102
- 9 Healthcare DrBiddeford, ME 04005 (207) 283‑0998
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Mahesh Bandara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- MaineHealth2,633 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pulmonary Diseaseprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other pulmonologists in Biddeford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Biddeford, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in MaineHealth
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538145958 |
| 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