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 patients | 598 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,466 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)1,142 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)583 services
- Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)248 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)230 services
- 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.
- Baylor St. Luke's Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450193
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
Practice locations
Addresses where Anila P. Sankar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7737 Southwest Fwy, Suite 250Houston, TX 77074 (713) 484‑7000
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
- Nephrologyprimary
- Geriatric Medicinealso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other nephrologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Sudheer K Sankar MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 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) | 1609056928 |
| 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