Quick answers
- Does Saraswati Srikantiah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Saraswati Srikantiah 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 Saraswati Srikantiah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 287 Original Medicare patients and 341 services for Saraswati Srikantiah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Saraswati Srikantiah's NPI number?
- 1659340073. 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 Saraswati Srikantiah, 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 | 287 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 341 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)199 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)54 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)41 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)28 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease49%
- Chronic kidney disease44%
- Diabetes42%
Hospitals where Saraswati Srikantiah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Saraswati Srikantiah 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 HospitalSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050380
- Lewisgale Medical CenterSalem, VA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 490048
- Natividad Medical CenterSalinas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050248
- Santa Clara Valley Medical CenterSan Jose, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050038
Practice locations
Addresses where Saraswati Srikantiah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1441 Constitution BlvdSalinas, CA 93912 (831) 755‑4235
- 1900 Electric RdSalem, VA 24153 (540) 776‑4000
- 2425 Samaritan DrSan Jose, CA 95124 (408) 559‑2011
- 751 S Bascom Ave, Santa Clara Vly MedSan Jose, CA 95128 (408) 885‑5000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Saraswati Srikantiah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Santa Clara1,022 clinicians in the group
- County of Monterey185 clinicians in the group
- Lake Spring Physician Services, LLC85 clinicians in the group
- Quantum Bay Area Hospitalist Medical Group Inc60 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Hospitalistalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Salinas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salinas, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Santa Clara
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659340073 |
| 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