Quick answers
- Does Thinesh Sivapatham accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thinesh Sivapatham 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 Thinesh Sivapatham see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 102 Original Medicare patients and 314 services for Thinesh Sivapatham. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thinesh Sivapatham's NPI number?
- 1942401013. 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 Thinesh Sivapatham, 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 | 102 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 314 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance (61645)28 services
- Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)23 services
- Review by radiologist of image for insertion of material to block blood flow (75894)22 services
- Imaging of blood vessel (75898)22 services
- Insertion of tube into chest or arm artery, initial third order branch (36217)20 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke66%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease46%
- Chronic kidney disease40%
Hospitals where Thinesh Sivapatham works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thinesh Sivapatham 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.
- Christiana HospitalNewark, DE · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 080001
Practice locations
Addresses where Thinesh Sivapatham is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 295 Phalen BlvdSaint Paul, MN 55130 (651) 495‑6200
- 701 N Dupont BlvdMilford, DE 19963 (302) 733‑1487
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thinesh Sivapatham as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Group Health Inc1,638 clinicians in the group
- Christiana Care Health Services Inc1,483 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Saint Paul
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Saint Paul, MN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Group Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 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) | 1942401013 |
| 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