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KRISHNAKANTHAN SASANKAN M.D.
NPI 1649269689
Pediatrics in Gainesville, FL

Active since October 20, 2005PECOS Enrolled
1600 SW ARCHER RD, GAINESVILLE, FL 32610(352) 265-0111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Krishnakanthan Sasankan M.d. NPPES

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

KRISHNAKANTHAN SASANKAN M.D. (NPI 1649269689) is an individual pediatrics provider in Gainesville, Florida, licensed in Florida (ME161851) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649269689
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameKRISHNAKANTHAN SASANKANCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 SW ARCHER RDGainesville, FL 32610-5102
Mailing AddressPo Box 100296Gainesville, FL 32610-3003 · (352) 627-9350 · Fax (352) 273-9054
Phone(352) 265-0111
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 20, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 28, 2023
NPPES CertifiedDecember 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1649269689 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME161851✔ Licensed in NY · 193354
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
1600 SW ARCHER RD, Gainesville, FL 32610
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Other Identifiers 6

Other000523039005NY · Bc/bs
Other00010157703NY · Univera
Medicaid01439409NY
Other040426002481NY · Fidelis
Other1209766NY · Iha
Other143850DLNY · Preferred Care

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and more.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)

Krishnakanthan Sasankan M.d. 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 Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Krishnakanthan Sasankan reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc
Same address
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
Gainesville, FL 32610
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 3,324 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063463768 (352) 265-7922
Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo
932 mi
Skilled Nursing Facility
565 ABBOTT RD
Buffalo, NY 14220
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 499 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144262908 (716) 826-7000
Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo New York
936 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2605 HARLEM RD
Cheektowaga, NY 14225
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 515 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043455199 (716) 891-2400

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 32610 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$99.16 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $24.79 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%166 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
45%154 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 93% · 89 patients
92%89 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
Patients nutrition: 4% · 1,117 patients
95%1,117 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. BAHAREH EBADIFAR KEITH DO
Pediatrics
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-0462
AFRASYAB KHAN
Surgery
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-0680
GULSUN ERDAG MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 265-9900
DR. ALBERT H. MATTIA D.D.S.
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
1600 SW ARCHER RD, D4-4
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-5801
JOANNA CHAFFIN
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 627-9272
DR. CASEY JUSTIN BEAL MD
Ophthalmology
1600 SW ARCHER RD, BOX 100284
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-8778
WILLIAM CRAIG HICKS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438
HENRY FONTILLAS PATALINGHUG CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1600 SW ARCHER RD
GAINESVILLE, FL 32610
Alachua County (352) 273-6438

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 Krishnakanthan Sasankan's NPI number?

The NPI number for Krishnakanthan Sasankan is 1649269689. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 20, 2005.

Where is Krishnakanthan Sasankan located?

Krishnakanthan Sasankan practices at 1600 SW Archer Rd, Gainesville, FL 32610. The listed phone number is (352) 265-0111.

What is Krishnakanthan Sasankan's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Krishnakanthan Sasankan enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Krishnakanthan Sasankan is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Krishnakanthan Sasankan's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Krishnakanthan Sasankan reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Florida Clinical Practice Association Inc (Gainesville, FL), Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo (Buffalo, NY) and Sisters Of Charity Hospital Of Buffalo New York (Cheektowaga, NY). 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 Krishnakanthan Sasankan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Krishnakanthan Sasankan accept?

Health plans from AvMed, Florida Blue (BlueCross BlueShield FL), Florida Blue HMO (a BlueCross BlueShield FL company) and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Krishnakanthan Sasankan 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 Krishnakanthan Sasankan was last updated on December 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.