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Rheumatology

Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD

Works at hospitals in New London, CT · Helena, MT · Westerly, RI … · Connecticut, Montana, Rhode Island

Summary

Dr. Anita C. Chandrasekaran, MD is a rheumatologist at 196 Pkwy S, Suite 201, Waterford, CT 06385. Phone: (860) 425-5319. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Anita C. Chandrasekaran had 165 Original Medicare patients and 649 services. NPI 1861870651. 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: Rheumatologist (Medicare lists Rheumatology)
  • Address: 196 Pkwy S, Suite 201, Waterford, CT 06385 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (860) 425‑5319
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, St Peters Health, Westerly Hospital and 2 more
  • Group practice: Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC (+3 more)
  • Medical school: University Of Connecticut School Of Medicine · graduated 2015 (11 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 Anita C. Chandrasekaran, 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 Anita C. Chandrasekaran accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Anita C. Chandrasekaran 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 Anita C. Chandrasekaran see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 165 Original Medicare patients and 649 services for Anita C. Chandrasekaran. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Anita C. Chandrasekaran's NPI number?
1861870651. 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 Anita C. Chandrasekaran, 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 patients165
Services billed to Medicare649
Different services or procedures11
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)250 services
  2. Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)153 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)19 services
  4. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)14 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%
  • Arthritis75%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Depression28%
  • Osteoporosis27%

Hospitals where Anita C. Chandrasekaran works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Anita C. Chandrasekaran 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.

  • Lawrence & Memorial HospitalNew London, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070007
  • St Peters HealthHelena, MT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 270003
  • Westerly HospitalWesterly, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410013
  • William W Backus HospitalNorwich, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070024
  • Yale-New Haven HospitalNew Haven, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070022

Practice locations

Addresses where Anita C. Chandrasekaran is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Anita C. Chandrasekaran as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC1,588 clinicians in the group
  • St Peters Health199 clinicians in the group
  • Telemedicine Group PC100 clinicians in the group
  • Siskiyou Hospital Inc94 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other rheumatologists in Connecticut

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

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Other clinicians in Hartford Healthcare Medical Group Specialists PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Connecticut School Of Medicine
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1861870651
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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