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KANISHKA WIJEGUNARATNE M.D.
NPI 1669714754
Internal Medicine in Encino, CA

Active since March 26, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
16837 SHILENO PL, ENCINO, CA 91436(310) 388-6798 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 2, 2020, Jul 11, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Kanishka Wijegunaratne M.d. NPPES

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

KANISHKA WIJEGUNARATNE M.D. (NPI 1669714754) is an individual internal medicine provider in Encino, California, licensed in California (A135131) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Chicago College Of Medicine And Surgery (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669714754
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKANISHKA WIJEGUNARATNECredential: M.D.
Location Address16837 SHILENO PLEncino, CA 91436-3534
Mailing Address16837 Shileno PlEncino, CA 91436-3534 · (310) 388-6798
Phone(310) 388-6798
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSChicago College Of Medicine And SurgeryGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateMarch 26, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 2, 2020
✔ NPI 1669714754 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A135131
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.
16837 SHILENO PL, Encino, CA 91436
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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

Kanishka Wijegunaratne 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 ID5890088660
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160801002691
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 7

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.

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.
985 services276 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
245 services217 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
139 services132 patients
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.
83 services81 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
59 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.
23 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91436 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$34.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier21 claims21 services$2.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Respiratory suction pump, home model, portable or stationary, electric E0600
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers21 claims21 services$30.44 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers32 claims32 services$14.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
3 suppliers17 claims17 services$21.98 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Kanishka Wijegunaratne's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kanishka Wijegunaratne is 1669714754. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2013.

Where is Kanishka Wijegunaratne located?

Kanishka Wijegunaratne practices at 16837 Shileno Pl, Encino, CA 91436. The listed phone number is (310) 388-6798.

What is Kanishka Wijegunaratne's specialty?

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

Is Kanishka Wijegunaratne enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kanishka Wijegunaratne 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kanishka Wijegunaratne was last updated on September 2, 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.