Harshinie Amaratunge, M.D
NPI 1265696504 · Gastroenterology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Harshinie Amaratunge, M.D is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1265696504).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265696504
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M8490 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
679 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 135 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 117 | $168 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 91 | $95 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 82 | $72 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 80 | $129 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 196 | 76 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 158 | 55 |
| Famotidine | 105 | 40 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 56 | 17 |
| Lipase/Protease/Amylasebrand: Creon | 45 | — |
| Mesalamine | 41 | — |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Plenvu | 40 | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,199 across 96 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-07-16
- Last updated
- 2016-04-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Harshinie Amaratunge's NPI number?
- Harshinie Amaratunge's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265696504, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Harshinie Amaratunge's specialty?
- Harshinie Amaratunge is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Harshinie Amaratunge located?
- Harshinie Amaratunge's practice location on file with NPPES is 4100 S Shepherd Dr, Houston, TX 77098-5316.
- What is Harshinie Amaratunge's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Harshinie Amaratunge is (713) 795-4444.
- Does Harshinie Amaratunge accept Medicare?
- Harshinie Amaratunge is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Harshinie Amaratunge's NPI active?
- Yes — Harshinie Amaratunge's NPI (1265696504) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-04-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.