Santhanam Lakshminarayanan, MD
NPI 1518963537 · Rheumatology Physician · Farmington, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santhanam Lakshminarayanan, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Farmington, CT (NPI 1518963537).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518963537
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036912 (CT)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
21 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
451 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 171 | $94 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 147 | $130 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 89 | $15 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 17 | $59 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 14 | $174 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 505 | 116 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 206 | 46 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 116 | 27 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 88 | 25 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel Sureclick | 70 | 11 |
| Etanerceptbrand: Enbrel | 69 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-06-23
- Last updated
- 2022-09-28
- Certified
- 2021-03-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's NPI number?
- Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518963537, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's specialty?
- Santhanam Lakshminarayanan is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan located?
- Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's practice location on file with NPPES is 263 Farmington Ave, Farmington, CT 06030-0001.
- What is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santhanam Lakshminarayanan is (860) 679-2160.
- Does Santhanam Lakshminarayanan accept Medicare?
- Santhanam Lakshminarayanan is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's NPI active?
- Yes — Santhanam Lakshminarayanan's NPI (1518963537) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.