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Nephrology

Anila P. Sankar, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Sugar Land, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Anila P. Sankar, MD is a nephrologist at 7737 Southwest Fwy, Suite 250, Houston, TX 77074. Phone: (713) 484-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anila P. Sankar had 598 Original Medicare patients and 2,466 services. NPI 1609056928. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Anila P. Sankar, 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 Anila P. Sankar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anila P. Sankar 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 Anila P. Sankar see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 598 Original Medicare patients and 2,466 services for Anila P. Sankar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anila P. Sankar's NPI number?
1609056928. 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 Anila P. Sankar, 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 patients598
Services billed to Medicare2,466
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,142 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)583 services
  3. Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)248 services
  4. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)230 services
  5. Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)151 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes63%
  • Ischemic heart disease60%
  • Heart failure60%

Hospitals where Anila P. Sankar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anila P. Sankar 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Anila P. Sankar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anila P. Sankar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Sudheer K Sankar MD PA7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Sudheer K Sankar MD PA

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1609056928
CorrectionsReport an error or suggest an update →

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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians