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SARASWATHY SHEKAR MD
NPI 1376518456
Anesthesiology in Worcester, MA

Active since February 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
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: December 1, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Saraswathy Shekar Md NPPES

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

SARASWATHY SHEKAR MD (NPI 1376518456) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (256086) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376518456
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSARASWATHY SHEKARCredential: MD
Location Address55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGYWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348
Phone(508) 334-3271
Fax(508) 856-5911
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985
Enumeration DateFebruary 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 2020
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2020
✔ NPI 1376518456 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in MA · 256086
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.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X · License MD068197L (PA)
55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid110097082AMA
Medicaid001772503PA

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

Saraswathy Shekar 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 ID1456547124
PECOS Enrollment IDI20131002000022
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 4

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620
This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.
33 services31 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.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 01926
Anesthesia is given before an x-ray of the brain, heart, or chest artery to ensure comfort and stillness. It helps to eliminate discomfort or pain during the procedure. It's administered by a trained professional, ensuring a safe and smooth procedure.
16 services16 patients
Anesthesia for lens surgery 00142
Anesthesia for lens surgery involves administering medication to numb the eye area, ensuring you feel no pain during the procedure. This can be a local anesthetic (numbing only the eye area) or general (where you're asleep). It helps make the surgery comfortable and stress-free.
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 Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

97.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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 Saraswathy Shekar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saraswathy Shekar is 1376518456. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 22, 2006.

Where is Saraswathy Shekar located?

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

What is Saraswathy Shekar's specialty?

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

Is Saraswathy Shekar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Saraswathy Shekar 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 Saraswathy Shekar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Saraswathy Shekar is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Saraswathy Shekar was last updated on December 1, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.