Quick answers
- Does Rathika Nimalendran accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rathika Nimalendran 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 Rathika Nimalendran see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 24 Original Medicare patients and 61 services for Rathika Nimalendran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rathika Nimalendran's NPI number?
- 1689052573. 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 Rathika Nimalendran, 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 | 24 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 61 |
| Different services or procedures | 5 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)27 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%
- Arthritis71%
- Anxiety63%
- COPD54%
- Atrial fibrillation50%
Hospitals where Rathika Nimalendran works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rathika Nimalendran 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.
- Memorial Mission Hospital and Asheville Surgery CeAsheville, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340002
Practice locations
Addresses where Rathika Nimalendran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 123 Hendersonville RdAsheville, NC 28803 (828) 257‑4290
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rathika Nimalendran as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Mountain Area Health Education Center Inc156 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Asheville
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Asheville, NC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Mountain Area Health Education Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons |
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689052573 |
| 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