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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Ashok V. Palagiri, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, MO · Missouri

Summary

Dr. Ashok V. Palagiri, MD is a critical care doctor at 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141. Phone: (314) 251-6486. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ashok V. Palagiri had 89 Original Medicare patients and 237 services. NPI 1790899151. 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: Critical care doctor (Medicare lists Critical Care (Intensivists))
  • Address: 615 S New Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63141 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (314) 251‑6486
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Mercy Hospital Washington
  • Group practice: Mercy Clinic Adult Critical Care LLC
  • Medical school: Saint Louis University School Of Medicine · graduated 2001 (25 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ashok V. Palagiri, 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 Ashok V. Palagiri accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ashok V. Palagiri 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 Ashok V. Palagiri see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 89 Original Medicare patients and 237 services for Ashok V. Palagiri. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ashok V. Palagiri's NPI number?
1790899151. 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 Ashok V. Palagiri, 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 patients89
Services billed to Medicare237
Different services or procedures7
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)105 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)97 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)21 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease58%
  • Chronic kidney disease54%
  • Heart failure54%
  • Arthritis51%

Hospitals where Ashok V. Palagiri works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ashok V. Palagiri 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.

  • Mercy Hospital WashingtonWashington, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260052

Practice locations

Addresses where Ashok V. Palagiri is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ashok V. Palagiri as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Mercy Clinic Adult Critical Care LLC60 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other critical care doctors in Saint Louis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Louis, MO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Mercy Clinic Adult Critical Care LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolSaint Louis University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2001 (25 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1790899151
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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