Quick answers
- Does Suryakala Buddha accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Suryakala Buddha 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 Suryakala Buddha see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,769 Original Medicare patients and 2,714 services for Suryakala Buddha. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Suryakala Buddha's NPI number?
- 1952894776. 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 Suryakala Buddha, 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 | 1,769 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,714 |
| Different services or procedures | 69 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)720 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)311 services
- Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)247 services
- Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)236 services
- Ct scan of chest without contrast (71250)165 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 cholesterol69%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes37%
- Depression37%
Hospitals where Suryakala Buddha works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Suryakala Buddha 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.
- Jefferson Regional Medical CenterPine Bluff, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040071
- Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center LLCHope, AR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 041335
- St Marys Regional Medical CenterRussellville, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040041
- University of Arkansas Medical SciencesLittle Rock, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040016
- White County Medical CenterSearcy, AR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 040014
Practice locations
Addresses where Suryakala Buddha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1 Childrens Way, 653 Childrens UniversityLittle Rock, AR 72202 (501) 364‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Suryakala Buddha as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences1,175 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Little Rock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Little Rock, AR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1952894776 |
| 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