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AMARA SHANTHI AMARASINGHE
NPI 1558326835
Internal Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8601 UNIVERSITY EAST DRIVE,, DEP OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, CHARLOTTE, NC 28213(704) 597-3500(704) 597-3579 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Amara Shanthi Amarasinghe NPPES

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

AMARA SHANTHI AMARASINGHE (NPI 1558326835) is an individual internal medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (9700843) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1558326835
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameAMARA SHANTHI AMARASINGHE
Location Address8601 UNIVERSITY EAST DRIVE,, DEP OF VETERANS AFFAIRSCharlotte, NC 28213-1647
Mailing Address8601 University East Drive,, Dep Of Veterans AffairsCharlotte, NC 28213-1647 · (704) 597-3500 · Fax (704) 597-3579
Phone(704) 597-3500
Fax(704) 597-3579
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1558326835 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 9700843
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
8601 UNIVERSITY EAST DRIVE,, Charlotte, NC 28213
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Amara Shanthi Ranasinghe M.d

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)

Amara Shanthi Amarasinghe is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Amara Amarasinghe reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Caromont Medical Group Inc
12 mi
Family Medicine
3605 MOUNT HOLLY HUNTERSVILLE RD, STE A
Charlotte, NC 28216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528303492 (704) 971-2349

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 28213 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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 Amara Amarasinghe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Amara Amarasinghe is 1558326835. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006. The provider is also known as Dr. Amara Shanthi Ranasinghe M.D.

Where is Amara Amarasinghe located?

Amara Amarasinghe practices at 8601 University East Drive, Dep Of Veterans Affairs, Charlotte, NC 28213. The listed phone number is (704) 597-3500.

What is Amara Amarasinghe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Amara Amarasinghe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Amara Amarasinghe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Amara Amarasinghe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Amara Amarasinghe reassigns Medicare benefits to Caromont Medical Group Inc (Charlotte, NC). 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 Amara Amarasinghe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Amara Amarasinghe was last updated on May 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.