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DR. SARASWATHI CHILKUNDA SRIKANTIAH M.D.
NPI 1659340073
Hospitalist in Columbia, MD

Q: What is Saraswathi Srikantiah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Saraswathi Srikantiah is 1659340073. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 16, 2006.

Q: What is Saraswathi Srikantiah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Active since March 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

5755 CEDAR LN, COLUMBIA, MD 21044(410) 740-7544 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2026, Mar 6, 2025, Jul 11, 2024 and 6 more (9 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Saraswathi Chilkunda Srikantiah M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SARASWATHI CHILKUNDA SRIKANTIAH M.D. (NPI 1659340073) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbia, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0107796) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lewisgale Medical Center, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659340073

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SARASWATHI CHILKUNDA SRIKANTIAHCredential: M.D.

Location Address5755 CEDAR LNColumbia, MD 21044-2912

Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-6423

Phone(410) 740-7544

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991

Enumeration DateMarch 16, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20269 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 5, 2026

✔ NPI 1659340073 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0107796✔ Licensed in VA · 0101265755

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 0101265755 (VA), C52591 (CA)

5755 CEDAR LN, Columbia, MD 21044

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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 11222 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 3Charlottesville, VA 22903-3410 · Phone (434) 924-1931 · Fax (434) 924-1138

Location 2500 J Clyde Morris BlvdNewport News, VA 23601-1929 · Phone (757) 594-3580 · Fax (757) 594-3656

Location 32800 Godwin Blvd Fl 1Suffolk, VA 23434-8038 · Phone (757) 934-4821

Location 47300 Medical Center DrWest Hills, CA 91307-1902 · Phone (818) 676-4000

Location 51906 Belleview Ave SERoanoke, VA 24014-1838 · Phone (540) 981-7000

Location 62010 Health Campus DrRockingham, VA 22801-8679 · Phone (540) 689-1110

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid219285SC

Medicaid1659340073VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Saraswathi Chilkunda Srikantiah 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 ID9931124773

PECOS Enrollment IDI20160510000690, I20190306000229

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.

Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223

Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.

199 services198 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

54 services54 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

41 services21 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

28 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lewisgale Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Salem, VA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number490048

Location1900 Electric RoadSalem, VA 24153 · Salem City County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21044 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

$139.05 typical visit price

range $60.73 – $183.44

Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$106.59 typical visit price

range $19.60 – $149.17

Typical copayment $26.64 (range $4.90 – $37.29)

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.

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. WYNNE BREED M.D.

Emergency Medicine