Saraswathy Shekar, MD
NPI 1376518456 · Anesthesiology Physician · Worcester, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saraswathy Shekar, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Worcester, MA (NPI 1376518456).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376518456
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD068197L (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
76 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 33 | $42 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 16 | $93 |
| Anesthesia for X-Ray on Artery of Brain, Heart, Or Chest01926 | 16 | $218 |
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 11 | $73 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $42–$218 (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
- 2006-02-22
- Last updated
- 2020-12-01
- Certified
- 2020-12-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saraswathy Shekar's NPI number?
- Saraswathy Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376518456, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saraswathy Shekar's specialty?
- Saraswathy Shekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saraswathy Shekar located?
- Saraswathy Shekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655-0002.
- What is Saraswathy Shekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saraswathy Shekar is (508) 334-3271.
- Does Saraswathy Shekar accept Medicare?
- Saraswathy Shekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saraswathy Shekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Saraswathy Shekar's NPI (1376518456) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-12-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.