Quick answers
- Does Sarmila Govindan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarmila Govindan 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 Sarmila Govindan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 280 Original Medicare patients and 1,131 services for Sarmila Govindan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarmila Govindan's NPI number?
- 1548371305. 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 Sarmila Govindan, 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 | 280 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,131 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)372 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)235 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)125 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)47 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%
- Arthritis42%
- Diabetes28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
- Anxiety24%
Hospitals where Sarmila Govindan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarmila Govindan 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.
- Advocate Good Shepherd HospitalBarrington, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140291
- Advocate Lutheran General HospitalPark Ridge, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140223
- Northwest Community Hospital 1Arlington Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140252
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarmila Govindan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1775 Ballard RdPark Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318‑9368
- 1775 W Ballard Rd, GeriatricsPark Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318‑2500
- 1875 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068
- 214 McHenry RdBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 459‑1160
- 77 Rand RdDes Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 294‑5490
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarmila Govindan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation3,118 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Park Ridge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Park Ridge, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548371305 |
| 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