Quick answers
- Does Ranju Chandrashekariah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ranju Chandrashekariah 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 Ranju Chandrashekariah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 750 Original Medicare patients and 5,364 services for Ranju Chandrashekariah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ranju Chandrashekariah's NPI number?
- 1851354385. 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 Ranju Chandrashekariah, 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 | 750 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 5,364 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)1,355 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)725 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)578 services
- Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)471 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)435 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%
- COPD64%
- Arthritis56%
- Heart failure49%
- Diabetes46%
Hospitals where Ranju Chandrashekariah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ranju Chandrashekariah 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.
- DCH Regional Medical CenterTuscaloosa, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010092
- Fayette Medical CenterFayette, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010045
Practice locations
Addresses where Ranju Chandrashekariah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 701 University Blvd E, Suite 711Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 (205) 345‑2255
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ranju Chandrashekariah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tuscaloosa Lung and Sleep Consultants, PC5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Critical Care (Intensivists)primary
- Pulmonary Diseasealso
- Sleep Medicinealso
Find other Critical Care (Intensivists) doctors in Alabama →
Other critical care doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tuscaloosa Lung and Sleep Consultants, PC
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) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851354385 |
| 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