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Anesthesiology

Hemantha L. Sunkara, MD

Works at hospitals in Hartford, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Hemantha L. Sunkara, MD is an anesthesiologist at 65 Memorial Rd, Suite 500, West Hartford, CT 06107. Phone: (860) 586-8655. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Hemantha L. Sunkara had 407 Original Medicare patients and 420 services. NPI 1770796450. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 65 Memorial Rd, Suite 500, West Hartford, CT 06107 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (860) 586‑8655
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hartford Hospital
  • Group practice: Integrated Anesthesia Associates LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2000 (26 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Hemantha L. Sunkara, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Hemantha L. Sunkara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Hemantha L. Sunkara 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 Hemantha L. Sunkara see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 407 Original Medicare patients and 420 services for Hemantha L. Sunkara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Hemantha L. Sunkara's NPI number?
1770796450. 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 Hemantha L. Sunkara, 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 patients407
Services billed to Medicare420
Different services or procedures58
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)241 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)38 services
  3. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)16 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%
  • Arthritis43%
  • Diabetes31%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Hemantha L. Sunkara works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Hemantha L. Sunkara 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.

  • Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025

Practice locations

Addresses where Hemantha L. Sunkara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Hemantha L. Sunkara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Integrated Anesthesia Associates LLC409 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in West Hartford

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Hartford, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Integrated Anesthesia Associates LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1770796450
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians