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Gastroenterology

Satish B. Kanakamedala, MD

Works at hospitals in Monroeville, PA · Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. Satish B. Kanakamedala, MD is a gastroenterologist at 1307 Federal St, Suite B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. Phone: (412) 359-8900. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Satish B. Kanakamedala had 299 Original Medicare patients and 761 services. NPI 1780657544. 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: Gastroenterologist (Medicare lists Gastroenterology)
  • Address: 1307 Federal St, Suite B100, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 · Directions
  • Phone: (412) 359‑8900
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Forbes Hospital
  • Group practice: Allegheny Clinic
  • Medical school: graduated 1981 (45 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Satish B. Kanakamedala, 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 Satish B. Kanakamedala accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Satish B. Kanakamedala 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 Satish B. Kanakamedala see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 299 Original Medicare patients and 761 services for Satish B. Kanakamedala. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Satish B. Kanakamedala's NPI number?
1780657544. 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 Satish B. Kanakamedala, 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 patients299
Services billed to Medicare761
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)191 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99221)147 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes (99231)131 services
  4. Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)41 services
  5. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)32 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%
  • Arthritis64%
  • Ischemic heart disease46%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%
  • Anxiety41%

Hospitals where Satish B. Kanakamedala works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Satish B. Kanakamedala 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.

  • Forbes HospitalMonroeville, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390267

Practice locations

Addresses where Satish B. Kanakamedala is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Satish B. Kanakamedala as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Allegheny Clinic2,389 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other gastroenterologists in Pittsburgh

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Allegheny Clinic

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1981 (45 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1780657544
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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