Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD
NPI 1154542298 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Modesto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Modesto, CA (NPI 1154542298).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154542298
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0065489 (MD)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
23 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 23 | $249 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $249–$249 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-02
- Last updated
- 2014-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rajaratnam Skantharaja's NPI number?
- Rajaratnam Skantharaja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154542298, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rajaratnam Skantharaja's specialty?
- Rajaratnam Skantharaja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rajaratnam Skantharaja located?
- Rajaratnam Skantharaja's practice location on file with NPPES is 1501 Oakdale Rd, Modesto, CA 95355-3381.
- What is Rajaratnam Skantharaja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rajaratnam Skantharaja is (209) 572-4222.
- Does Rajaratnam Skantharaja accept Medicare?
- Rajaratnam Skantharaja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rajaratnam Skantharaja's NPI active?
- Yes — Rajaratnam Skantharaja's NPI (1154542298) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.