Quick answers
- Does Sharmilla Dissanaike accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sharmilla Dissanaike 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 Sharmilla Dissanaike see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 37 Original Medicare patients and 125 services for Sharmilla Dissanaike. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sharmilla Dissanaike's NPI number?
- 1639286123. 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 Sharmilla Dissanaike, 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 | 37 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 125 |
| Different services or procedures | 26 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
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 cholesterol68%
- Atrial fibrillation51%
- Diabetes46%
- Arthritis46%
- Heart failure46%
Hospitals where Sharmilla Dissanaike works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sharmilla Dissanaike 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.
- UNM HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320001
Practice locations
Addresses where Sharmilla Dissanaike is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2211 Lomas Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 (505) 272‑2111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sharmilla Dissanaike as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- UNM Medical Group Inc1,047 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
- Critical Care (Intensivists)also
Other general surgeons in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in UNM Medical Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639286123 |
| 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