Quick answers
- Does Patalappa Chandrashekar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Patalappa Chandrashekar 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 Patalappa Chandrashekar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 175 Original Medicare patients and 938 services for Patalappa Chandrashekar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Patalappa Chandrashekar's NPI number?
- 1942214952. 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 Patalappa Chandrashekar, 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 | 175 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 938 |
| Different services or procedures | 58 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)659 services
- Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)51 services
- Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)37 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)21 services
- Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) (36556)16 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 cholesterol73%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes51%
- Anxiety39%
- COPD37%
Hospitals where Patalappa Chandrashekar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Patalappa Chandrashekar 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.
- Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050056
Practice locations
Addresses where Patalappa Chandrashekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1600 W Ave JLancaster, CA 93534 (661) 949‑5000
- 44215 15th St W, Suite 211Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 949‑5273
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Patalappa Chandrashekar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anesthesia Partners of North Valley21 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anesthesia Partners of North Valley
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1979 (47 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1942214952 |
| 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