DR. PRASANNA C WICKREMESINGHE M.D., F.A.C.P.
NPI 1689636870
Specialist in Staten Island, NY

Q: What is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prasanna Wickremesinghe is 1689636870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Q: What is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Active since April 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

481 BARD AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310(718) 448-0865(718) 816-8065 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 3, 2010. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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About Dr. Prasanna C Wickremesinghe M.d., F.a.c.p. NPPES

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

DR. PRASANNA C WICKREMESINGHE M.D., F.A.C.P. (NPI 1689636870) is an individual specialist in Staten Island, New York, licensed in New York (115502) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1968).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689636870

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy174400000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PRASANNA C WICKREMESINGHECredential: M.D., F.A.C.P.

Location Address481 BARD AVEStaten Island, NY 10310-2103

Mailing Address481 Bard AveStaten Island, NY 10310-2103 · (718) 448-0865 · Fax (718) 816-8065

Phone(718) 448-0865

Fax(718) 816-8065

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1968

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 3, 2010

✔ NPI 1689636870 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers

Taxonomy Code174400000X

License✔ Licensed in NY · 115502

Definition

An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.

481 BARD AVE, Staten Island, NY 10310

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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

Dr. Prasanna C Wickremesinghe M.d., F.a.c.p. 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 ID1951477454

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080908000138

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 8

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214

This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.

265 services129 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

97 services73 patients

Replacement of stomach stoma tube 43762

A replacement of a stomach stoma tube is a procedure where your existing tube is removed and a new one is inserted. This helps ensure the tube functions properly, allowing nutrition directly into your stomach. It's a safe, routine process done by healthcare professionals.

64 services16 patients

Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 45380

A biopsy of the large bowel using a flexible endoscope is a procedure where a thin, flexible tube with a camera is inserted through the rectum to examine the bowel. If abnormal tissue is found, a small sample is taken for further examination. This helps in diagnosing conditions like inflammation, polyps, or cancer.

40 services38 patients

Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 43239

This procedure involves using a thin, flexible tube with a light and camera, known as an endoscope, to examine the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine. Small tissue samples are taken for further examination to help diagnose various conditions.

35 services35 patients

Removal of polyps or growths of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 43251

This procedure involves the use of a thin, flexible instrument called an endoscope to visualize and remove abnormal growths, known as polyps, from the esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. A tool called a mechanical snare is used to safely cut and remove these growths.

28 services28 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Richmond University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Staten Island, NY

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number330028

Location355 Bard AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310 · Richmond County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

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

Enteral formula, nutritionally complete, calorically dense (equal to or greater than 1.5 kcal/ml) with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4152

Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N

1 supplier12 claims7,668 services$0.20 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

PRASANNA C WICKREMESINGHE MD PC

Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)

481 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310

Richmond County (718) 448-0865

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 Prasanna Wickremesinghe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Prasanna Wickremesinghe is 1689636870. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2006.

Where is Prasanna Wickremesinghe located?

Prasanna Wickremesinghe practices at 481 Bard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. The listed phone number is (718) 448-0865.

What is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Prasanna Wickremesinghe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Prasanna Wickremesinghe 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.

Is Prasanna Wickremesinghe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Prasanna Wickremesinghe is affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Prasanna Wickremesinghe was last updated on March 3, 2010. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 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.