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NISHANI CHULANI GUNASEKERA
NPI 1295885770
Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Active since January 10, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200, HOUSTON, TX 77057(713) 620-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 11, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Nishani Chulani Gunasekera NPPES

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

NISHANI CHULANI GUNASEKERA (NPI 1295885770) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (L1876) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1295885770
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameNISHANI CHULANI GUNASEKERA
Location Address2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200Houston, TX 77057-4832
Mailing Address2411 Fountain View Dr Ste 200Houston, TX 77057-4832 · (713) 620-4000
Phone(713) 620-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateJanuary 10, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateApril 11, 2011
✔ NPI 1295885770 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · L1876
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.
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200, Houston, TX 77057
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Other Identifiers 7

Other8M8953TX · Blue Cross
Medicare PIN8D5801TX
Medicaid1727851-01 & 02TX
Medicare PIN8D1073TX
Medicare UPINI24272
OtherP00211857TX · Railroad - Medicare
Other1413283LA · La - Medicaid

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

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

Nishani Chulani Gunasekera 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 ID9537119359
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190905001871
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 Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Nishani Gunasekera reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Northwest Anesthesiology & Pain Services, P.A.
16 mi
Anesthesiology
7010 CHAMPIONS PLAZA DR STE 400
Houston, TX 77069
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 260 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629027511 (832) 698-5331
Best Choice Anesthesia & Pain PLLC
20 mi
Anesthesiology
17207 KUYKENDAHL RD, SUITE 220
Spring, TX 77379
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 220 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699015628 (281) 880-9180
West Coast Anesthesia Inc A Medical Group
1,334 mi
Anesthesiology
23961 CALLE DE LA MAGDALENA, SUITE 541
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 20 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1972634020 (949) 287-5600
Anesthesia Specialists Of Orange County, Inc.
1,348 mi
Anesthesiology
1211 W LA PALMA AVE, SUITE 209
Anaheim, CA 92801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1134311319 (877) 594-2787
Up To The Hills Anesthesia Inc
1,349 mi
Anesthesiology
1741 W ROMNEYA DR STE F
Anaheim, CA 92801
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1578105417 (714) 408-9481

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 3

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 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.
30 services30 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
17 services16 patients

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

ROBERT SCOTT BOURGEOIS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
DR. RICHARD TREADWELL M.D.
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
LISA BOTT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
ELENA ROSENBERG FLEISCHER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
JOYCE PERKINS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
GREATER HOUSOTN ANESTHESIOLOGY
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
PETER KENNETH BOTT CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000
PRASHANT Y. LOTLIKAR M.D.
Anesthesiology
2411 FOUNTAIN VIEW DR STE 200
HOUSTON, TX 77057
Harris County (713) 620-4000

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 Nishani Gunasekera's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nishani Gunasekera is 1295885770. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 10, 2007.

Where is Nishani Gunasekera located?

Nishani Gunasekera practices at 2411 Fountain View Dr Ste 200, Houston, TX 77057. The listed phone number is (713) 620-4000.

What is Nishani Gunasekera's specialty?

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

Is Nishani Gunasekera enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nishani Gunasekera 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 organizations bill Medicare for Nishani Gunasekera's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nishani Gunasekera reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Northwest Anesthesiology & Pain Services, P.A. (Houston, TX), Best Choice Anesthesia & Pain PLLC (Spring, TX), West Coast Anesthesia Inc A Medical Group (Laguna Hills, CA), Anesthesia Specialists Of Orange County, Inc. (Anaheim, CA) and Up To The Hills Anesthesia Inc (Anaheim, CA). Each 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 Nishani Gunasekera's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nishani Gunasekera accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Nishani Gunasekera 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 Nishani Gunasekera was last updated on April 11, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.