RAJARATNAM SKANTHARAJA MD
NPI 1154542298
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Modesto, CA

Active since May 02, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1501 OAKDALE RD, SUITE 218, MODESTO, CA 95355(209) 572-4222 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Rajaratnam Skantharaja Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RAJARATNAM SKANTHARAJA MD (NPI 1154542298) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Modesto, California, licensed in California (C54594) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154542298
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameRAJARATNAM SKANTHARAJACredential: MD
Location Address1501 OAKDALE RD, SUITE 218Modesto, CA 95355-3381
Mailing Address600 Coffee RdModesto, CA 95355-4201 · (209) 521-6097
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 2014
NPI 1154542298 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
Licenses Licensed in CA · C54594 Licensed in MD · D0065489
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1501 OAKDALE RD, Modesto, CA 95355

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rajaratnam Skantharaja Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517921224
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140501002189
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 33533
A coronary artery bypass with one artery graft is a surgical procedure to improve blood flow to your heart. An artery from another part of your body is used to bypass a blocked or narrowed coronary artery. This can help reduce chest pain and risk of heart attack.
23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 95355 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$176.60 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $44.15 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Technician, Other
1501 OAKDALE RD, SUITE 301
MODESTO, CA 95355
Physical Therapist
1501 OAKDALE RD
MODESTO, CA 95355
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
1501 OAKDALE RD, SUITE 218
MODESTO, CA 95355
Orthopaedic Surgery
1501 OAKDALE RD, SUITE 301
MODESTO, CA 95355
Physician Assistant (Medical)
1501 OAKDALE RD, SUITE 218
MODESTO, CA 95355

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rajaratnam Skantharaja's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rajaratnam Skantharaja is 1154542298. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2007.

Where is Rajaratnam Skantharaja located?

Rajaratnam Skantharaja practices at 1501 Oakdale Rd Suite 218, Modesto, CA 95355. The listed phone number is (209) 572-4222.

What is Rajaratnam Skantharaja's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Rajaratnam Skantharaja enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rajaratnam Skantharaja is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rajaratnam Skantharaja was last updated on March 31, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.