Quick answers
- Does Sarath Palakodeti accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarath Palakodeti 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 Sarath Palakodeti see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 68 Original Medicare patients and 128 services for Sarath Palakodeti. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarath Palakodeti's NPI number?
- 1639331887. 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 Sarath Palakodeti, 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 | 68 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 128 |
| Different services or procedures | 46 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)39 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)17 services
- Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) (36561)13 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 pressure74%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis56%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)54%
- Anxiety31%
- Diabetes29%
Hospitals where Sarath Palakodeti works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Sarath Palakodeti 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.
- The Medical Center (Bowling Green)Bowling Green, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180013
- Tristar Greenview Regional HospitalBowling Green, KY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 180124
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarath Palakodeti is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 201 Park StBowling Green, KY 42101 (270) 781‑5111
- 484 Golden Autumn Way, Suite 201Bowling Green, KY 42103 (270) 781‑5111
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarath Palakodeti as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Graves Gilbert Clinic PLLC207 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Bowling Green
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bowling Green, KY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Graves Gilbert Clinic PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Lake Erie College Of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie |
| Graduation year | 2008 (18 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639331887 |
| 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