Quick answers
- Does Rajashekar Yerrapragada accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rajashekar Yerrapragada 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 Rajashekar Yerrapragada see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 268 Original Medicare patients and 288 services for Rajashekar Yerrapragada. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rajashekar Yerrapragada's NPI number?
- 1619920618. 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 Rajashekar Yerrapragada, 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 | 268 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 288 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)120 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)59 services
- Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope (00813)43 services
- Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)20 services
- Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)18 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Anxiety32%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Rajashekar Yerrapragada works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rajashekar Yerrapragada 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.
- Good Samaritan Regional Health CenterMount Vernon, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140046
- SSM Health St Mary's Hospital -CentraliaCentralia, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140034
Practice locations
Addresses where Rajashekar Yerrapragada is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Good Samaritan WayMount Vernon, IL 62864 (557) 203‑1601
- 2 Good Samaritan Way, Suite 200Mount Vernon, IL 62864 (618) 899‑3869
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rajashekar Yerrapragada as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Good Samaritan Regional Health Center156 clinicians in the group
- Anesthesia Associates of Southern Illinois Surgery Center LLC22 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
- Interventional Pain Managementalso
- Pain Managementalso
Other anesthesiologists in Mount Vernon
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Mount Vernon, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Good Samaritan Regional Health Center
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) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619920618 |
| 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