Quick answers
- Does Rathnakar Sherigar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rathnakar Sherigar 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 Rathnakar Sherigar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,014 Original Medicare patients and 3,542 services for Rathnakar Sherigar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rathnakar Sherigar's NPI number?
- 1649269879. 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 Rathnakar Sherigar, 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 | 2,014 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,542 |
| Different services or procedures | 119 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)916 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)362 services
- X-ray of abdomen, 1 view (74018)249 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)159 services
- Ct scan of upper spine without contrast (72125)143 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Chronic kidney disease48%
- Anxiety46%
- Heart failure44%
Hospitals where Rathnakar Sherigar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rathnakar Sherigar 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.
- Carilion Franklin Memorial HospitalRocky Mount, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490089
- Carilion Medical CenterRoanoke, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490024
- Carilion New River Valley Medical CenterChristiansburg, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490042
- Carilion Stonewall Jackson HospitalLexington, VA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 491304
- Sovah Health DanvilleDanville, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490075
Practice locations
Addresses where Rathnakar Sherigar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Health CirLexington, VA 24450 (540) 462‑1200
- 127 McClanahan Swst, Suite 201Roanoke, VA 24014 (540) 853‑0449
- 159 Hartley WayPearisburg, VA 24134 (540) 921‑6000
- 1906 Belleview Ave SERoanoke, VA 24014 (540) 981‑7000
- 388 Ben Bolt AveTazewell, VA 24651 (276) 988‑8700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rathnakar Sherigar as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Carilion Medical Center977 clinicians in the group
- Carilion Giles Community Hospital228 clinicians in the group
- Carilion Rockbridge Community Hospital107 clinicians in the group
- Carilion Tazewell Community Hospital76 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Lexington
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lexington, VA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Carilion Medical Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1649269879 |
| 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