Quick answers
- Does Kalugotla Shivaram accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kalugotla Shivaram may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kalugotla Shivaram see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 172 Original Medicare patients and 189 services for Kalugotla Shivaram. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kalugotla Shivaram's NPI number?
- 1619959137. 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 Kalugotla Shivaram, 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 | 172 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 189 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)84 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)53 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)21 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)19 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%
- Arthritis55%
- Anxiety44%
- COPD44%
- Depression42%
Hospitals where Kalugotla Shivaram works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kalugotla Shivaram 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.
- OSF Saint Anthony's Health CenterAlton, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 140052
- Parkland Health Center - Bonne TerreBonne Terre, MO · Rural Emergency Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260779
- Washington County Memorial HospitalPotosi, MO · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 261308
Practice locations
Addresses where Kalugotla Shivaram is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Memorial DrAlton, IL 62002 (618) 463‑7311
- 1 Saint Anthonys WayAlton, IL 62002 (618) 465‑2571
- 1600 E Broadway, Boone Hospital CenterColumbia, MO 65201 (573) 875‑4545
- 2100 Madison AveGranite City, IL 62040 (618) 798‑3000
- 300 Health Way DrPotosi, MO 63664 (573) 438‑5451
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kalugotla Shivaram as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southeastern Emergency Physicians of Memphis LLC94 clinicians in the group
- Ahs Il Medical Group LLC45 clinicians in the group
- Potosi Emergency Group, LLC19 clinicians in the group
- Alton-Griffin Emergency Group PC18 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
- Pediatric Medicinealso
Other emergency medicine doctors in Alton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southeastern Emergency Physicians of Memphis LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1619959137 |
| 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