Quick answers
- Does Chandrasekharan Krishnan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chandrasekharan Krishnan 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 Chandrasekharan Krishnan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 984 Original Medicare patients and 2,496 services for Chandrasekharan Krishnan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chandrasekharan Krishnan's NPI number?
- 1548225139. 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 Chandrasekharan Krishnan, 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 | 984 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,496 |
| Different services or procedures | 34 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)750 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)443 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)410 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)369 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)157 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 cholesterol69%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis41%
- Diabetes28%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Chandrasekharan Krishnan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chandrasekharan Krishnan 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.
- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220086
- Tufts Medical CenterBoston, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220116
Practice locations
Addresses where Chandrasekharan Krishnan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 725 Concord Ave, Suite 2200Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 876‑3660
- 800 Washington StBoston, MA 02111 (617) 636‑5487
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chandrasekharan Krishnan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Pratt Ophthalmology Associates Inc53 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Massachusetts
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Massachusetts — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Pratt Ophthalmology Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548225139 |
| 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