KRISH SEKAR M.D.
NPI 1548528391
Anesthesiology in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 30, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.05/100
CMS Quality Rating
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, BRENT HOUSE ROOM 634, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 30, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Krish Sekar M.d. NPPES

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

KRISH SEKAR M.D. (NPI 1548528391) is an individual anesthesiology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (390200000) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548528391
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameKRISH SEKARCredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWY, BRENT HOUSE ROOM 634New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address401 10th St Apt 1204Huntington, WV 25701-2230 · (304) 906-8407
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 30, 2012
NPI 1548528391 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License Licensed in LA · 390200000
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.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Krish Sekar 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 ID5092931634
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171120002260
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

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.

88.05/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.6
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.23

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.

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Krish Sekar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krish Sekar is 1548528391. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 30, 2012.

Where is Krish Sekar located?

Krish Sekar practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy Brent House Room 634, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3000.

What is Krish Sekar's specialty?

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

Is Krish Sekar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krish Sekar 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.

What insurance does Krish Sekar accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Krish Sekar 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.

Is Krish Sekar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Krish Sekar is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Krish Sekar was last updated on April 30, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.