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WANNAKUWATTE W. FERNANDO M.D.
NPI 1205819281
Anesthesiology in Worcester, MA

Active since November 23, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY, WORCESTER, MA 01655(508) 334-3271(508) 856-5911 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Wannakuwatte W. Fernando M.d. NPPES

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

WANNAKUWATTE W. FERNANDO M.D. (NPI 1205819281) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (76254) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals, and is a graduate of Other (1982).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1205819281
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameWANNAKUWATTE W. FERNANDOCredential: M.D.
Location Address55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGYWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing Address280 Chestnut St, 2nd FloorSpringfield, MA 01199-1001 · (413) 794-5700
Phone(508) 334-3271
Fax(508) 856-5911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1982
Enumeration DateNovember 23, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1205819281 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 76254
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid3152634MA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Wannakuwatte W. Fernando 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 ID1850351271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041012000100
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 2

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.

Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals

Acute Care Hospitals · Leominster, MA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number220001
Location60 Hospital RoadLeominster, MA 01453 · Worcester County
Emergency services

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

HILLARY R. IRONS MD
Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 421-1400
MS. EILEEN A. DUHAMEL NP
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2710
EWA HRYNISZYN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
HELEN COPSEY PA-C
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-8585
DR. ADEPEJU GBADEBO CHAMPION M.D.
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-2731
SOWMYA KORAPATI
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3550
LAYLA FAKHRZADEH M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-3271
YOONYIE CHO M.D.
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Worcester County (508) 334-1000

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 Wannakuwatte Fernando's NPI number?

The NPI number for Wannakuwatte Fernando is 1205819281. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 23, 2005.

Where is Wannakuwatte Fernando located?

Wannakuwatte Fernando practices at 55 Lake Ave N Department Of Anesthesiology, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (508) 334-3271.

What is Wannakuwatte Fernando's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Wannakuwatte Fernando enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Wannakuwatte Fernando 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.

Is Wannakuwatte Fernando affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Wannakuwatte Fernando is affiliated with Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Wannakuwatte Fernando was last updated on April 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.