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Critical Care (Intensivists)

Ranju Chandrashekariah, MD

Works at hospitals in Tuscaloosa, AL · Fayette, AL · Alabama

Summary

Dr. Ranju Chandrashekariah, MD is a critical care doctor at 701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Phone: (205) 345-2255. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ranju Chandrashekariah had 750 Original Medicare patients and 5,364 services. NPI 1851354385. 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: 701 University Blvd E, Suite 711, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · Directions
  • Phone: (205) 345‑2255
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: DCH Regional Medical Center, Fayette Medical Center
  • Group practice: Tuscaloosa Lung and Sleep Consultants, PC
  • Medical school: graduated 1992 (34 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ranju Chandrashekariah, 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 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 patients750
Services billed to Medicare5,364
Different services or procedures51
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 50 minutes (99233)1,355 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)725 services
  3. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)578 services
  4. Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration (94060)471 services
  5. 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).

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

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Other critical care doctors in Alabama

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Tuscaloosa Lung and Sleep Consultants, PC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1851354385
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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