LOREN HEMACHANDRA MD
NPI 1679777155
Anesthesiology in Dallas, TX

Q: What is Loren Hemachandra's NPI number?

The NPI number for Loren Hemachandra is 1679777155. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 11, 2007.

Q: What is Loren Hemachandra's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Loren Hemachandra was last updated on October 6, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since June 11, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

93.5/100

CMS Quality Rating

12222 MERIT DR STE 600, DALLAS, TX 75251(972) 715-5000(972) 715-9976 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

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About Loren Hemachandra Md NPPES

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

LOREN HEMACHANDRA MD (NPI 1679777155) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Dallas, Texas, licensed in Texas (N9872) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in San Antonio.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679777155

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameLOREN HEMACHANDRACredential: MD

Location Address12222 MERIT DR STE 600Dallas, TX 75251-3294

Mailing AddressPo Box 840853Dallas, TX 75284-5832 · (972) 233-1999 · Fax (972) 233-3666

Phone(972) 715-5000

Fax(972) 715-9976

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2007

Enumeration DateJune 11, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 2022

NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2022

✔ NPI 1679777155 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N9872✔ Licensed in TN · 45790

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.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

12222 MERIT DR STE 600, Dallas, TX 75251

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 145 NE Loop 410, Suite 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5832 · Phone (210) 375-7790

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Loren Hemachandra Md 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 ID7517145014

PECOS Enrollment IDI20141007000447

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

Medicare enrollment records show Loren Hemachandra reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A.,

230 mi

Anesthesiology

1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1548208564 (877) 361-1809

Tejas Anesthesia PLLC

249 mi

Anesthesiology

18518 HARDY OAK BLVD STE 100
San Antonio, TX 78258

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
226 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1659027910 (210) 880-9897

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731

This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

40 services40 patients

Other procedure on nervous system 64999

A procedure on the nervous system can involve various techniques to diagnose or treat conditions affecting your brain, spinal cord, or nerves. These can include surgeries, tests, or therapies. It's done by specialized doctors to help improve your neurological health.

20 services20 patients

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811

Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.

16 services16 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942

Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.

15 services15 patients

Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope 00732

This procedure involves using an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine or treat your gallbladder, pancreas, or liver. Anesthesia is administered to ensure you're comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.

14 services13 patients

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415

This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.

14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Baptist Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450058

Location111 Dallas StreetSan Antonio, TX 78205 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospital Stone Oak

Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number670055

Location1139 E Sonterra Blvd,San Antonio, TX 78258 · Bexar County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

93.5/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

97.15

Improvement Activities

Cost

83.57

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

100%985 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care: Use of Checklist or Protocol for Direct Transfer of Care from Procedure Room to Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who undergo a procedure under anesthesia and are admitted to an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) directly from the anesthetizing location, who have a documented use of a checklist or protocol for the transfer of care from…

100%27 patients

Prevention of Post-Operative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) - Combination Therapy

Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, who undergo a procedure under an inhalational general anesthetic, AND who have three or more risk factors for post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV), who receive combination therapy consisting of at least…

100%791 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.

MRS. CHARITY CABRERA MAGCALAS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered