Quick answers
- Does Sricharan Chalikonda accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sricharan Chalikonda 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 Sricharan Chalikonda see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 35 Original Medicare patients and 53 services for Sricharan Chalikonda. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sricharan Chalikonda's NPI number?
- 1568479145. 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 Sricharan Chalikonda, 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 | 35 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 53 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)15 services
- Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)14 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 pressure69%
- Arthritis66%
- Anxiety43%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
- COPD34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sricharan Chalikonda is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1601 Trinity StAustin, TX 78712 (833) 882‑2737
- 314 E N Ave, Ahn Surgical OncologyPittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 359‑3731
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sricharan Chalikonda as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Allegheny Clinic2,389 clinicians in the group
- University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School151 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Austin
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Austin, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Allegheny Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568479145 |
| 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
- 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