SANDEEP SAINATHAN MD
NPI 1245486364
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Grand Rapids, MI

Active since August 08, 2008PECOS Enrolled
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200, GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503(616) 267-9150 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 22, 2025, Dec 2, 2024, Aug 9, 2023 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2018).

About Sandeep Sainathan Md NPPES

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

SANDEEP SAINATHAN MD (NPI 1245486364) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Grand Rapids, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (EMC0008052) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245486364
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameSANDEEP SAINATHANCredential: MD
Location Address25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2559
Mailing Address100 Michigan St Ne, Mc 845Grand Rapids, MI 49503-2560
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 22, 20257 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 22, 2025
✔ NPI 1245486364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in MI · EMC0008052
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.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License EMC0008052 (MI)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Sandeep Sainathan Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID3870897705
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251015000984
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 Sandeep Sainathan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Pediatric Endocrinology
35 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 1800
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Michigan enrollment
  • 2,446 clinicians in this Medicare group

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 49503 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
$166.68 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.68
Typical copayment $41.67 (range $13.58 – $41.67)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.09 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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 20

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

Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Pediatrics
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
25 MICHIGAN ST NE STE 4200
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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 Sandeep Sainathan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sandeep Sainathan is 1245486364. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2008.

Where is Sandeep Sainathan located?

Sandeep Sainathan practices at 25 Michigan St NE Ste 4200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503. The listed phone number is (616) 267-9150.

What is Sandeep Sainathan's specialty?

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

Is Sandeep Sainathan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sandeep Sainathan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Sandeep Sainathan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Sandeep Sainathan reassigns Medicare benefits to Spectrum Health Primary Care Partners (Grand Rapids, MI). 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 Sandeep Sainathan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Sandeep Sainathan accept?

Health plans from Blue Care Network of Michigan, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and Priority Health list Sandeep Sainathan as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Sandeep Sainathan was last updated on December 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.