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RAKESH HEGDE M.D.
NPI 1164759924
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Waterbury, CT

Active since November 14, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
64 ROBBINS STREET, WATERBURY, CT 06708(770) 695-0671 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 23, 2026, Dec 27, 2018, Aug 30, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Rakesh Hegde M.d. NPPES

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

RAKESH HEGDE M.D. (NPI 1164759924) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Waterbury, Connecticut, licensed in Missouri (2018021676) and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164759924
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameRAKESH HEGDECredential: M.D.
Location Address64 ROBBINS STREETWaterbury, CT 06708
Mailing Address64 Robbins StWaterbury, CT 06708-2613
Phone(770) 695-0671
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 14, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 20264 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2026
✔ NPI 1164759924 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2018021676
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
64 ROBBINS STREET, Waterbury, CT 06708
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid200059155MO
Medicaid1164759924MO

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rakesh Hegde M.d. 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 ID3577823244
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250618000169
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Rakesh Hegde reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Chs Physician Partners, P.C
57 mi
Family Medicine
213 MONTAUK HWY
West Sayville, NY 11796
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Chs Physician Partners PC
  • 944 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679823512 (631) 563-6205

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 11

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
60 services40 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
39 services23 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
38 services37 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
37 services26 patients
Removal of external hemorrhoids by rubber banding 46221
Rubber band ligation is a procedure used to treat external hemorrhoids. A doctor places small rubber bands around the base of the hemorrhoids. This cuts off blood supply, causing them to shrink and fall off, typically within a week.
28 services25 patients
Moderate sedation services provided by the same physician or other qualified health care professional performing a gastrointestinal endoscopic service that sedation supports, requiring the presence of an independent trained observer to assist in the monito G0500
Moderate sedation is a method where a physician uses medication to help you relax during a gastrointestinal endoscopy. An independent trained observer will be present to monitor your vital signs and ensure your safety throughout the procedure. It's a common and safe practice.
28 services25 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Islip, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number330286
Location1000 Montauk HighwayWest Islip, NY 11795 · Suffolk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06708 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Ostomy skin barrier, solid 4 x 4 or equivalent, extended wear, without built-in convexity, each A4385
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
4 suppliers35 claims700 services$4.78 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible, or accordion), extended wear, with built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4407
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier11 claims220 services$6.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4414
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers11 claims220 services$4.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, drainable; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece system), each A4425
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers25 claims500 services$3.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Adhesive remover or solvent (for tape, cement or other adhesive), per ounce A4455
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
2 suppliers12 claims35 services$1.35 avg. paid by Medicare
Skin barrier, wipes or swabs, each A5120
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers11 claims385 services$0.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

DR. LUKAS NATHANIEL SAILE M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
64 ROBBINS STREET
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 573-7256
DAVID GOLDWAG DO
Emergency Medicine
64 ROBBINS STREET
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 573-6000
DR. JACOB SILVERMAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
64 ROBBINS STREET
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 573-7257
DAVID ELSON MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
64 ROBBINS STREET, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 573-6574
MINA CHANG MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
64 ROBBINS STREET, WATERBURY HOSPITAL
WATERBURY, CT 06708
Naugatuck Valley Planning Region (203) 573-6574

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 Rakesh Hegde's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rakesh Hegde is 1164759924. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 14, 2009.

Where is Rakesh Hegde located?

Rakesh Hegde practices at 64 Robbins Street, Waterbury, CT 06708. The listed phone number is (770) 695-0671.

What is Rakesh Hegde's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Rakesh Hegde enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rakesh Hegde 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Rakesh Hegde's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rakesh Hegde reassigns Medicare benefits to Chs Physician Partners, P.C (West Sayville, NY). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Rakesh Hegde's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Rakesh Hegde affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rakesh Hegde is affiliated with Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rakesh Hegde was last updated on January 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.