Quick answers
- Does Gautham Gondi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gautham Gondi 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 Gautham Gondi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 763 Original Medicare patients and 4,173 services for Gautham Gondi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gautham Gondi's NPI number?
- 1952336034. 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 Gautham Gondi, 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 | 763 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,173 |
| Different services or procedures | 129 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)866 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)417 services
- Injection, betamethasone acetate 3 mg and betamethasone sodium phosphate 3 mg (J0702)374 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)294 services
- X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (73564)217 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%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease27%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
Hospitals where Gautham Gondi works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gautham Gondi 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.
- Lexington Medical CenterWest Columbia, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420073
Practice locations
Addresses where Gautham Gondi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 9; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 146 E Hospital DrWest Columbia, SC 29169
- 1846 Dutch Fork RdIrmo, SC 29063
- 2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169
- 3016 Longtown Commons DrColumbia, SC 29229
- 46 E Hospital Dr, Suite 200West Columbia, SC 29169 (803) 936‑7530
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gautham Gondi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Lexington Health Inc904 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in West Columbia
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in West Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Lexington Health Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1992 (34 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952336034 |
| 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