Loren Hemachandra, MD
NPI 1679777155 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Loren Hemachandra, MD is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1679777155).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679777155
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45790 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
119 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 40 | $159 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 20 | $57 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 16 | $121 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 15 | $28 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Gallbladder, Pancreas, Or Liver Using an Endoscope00732 | 14 | $185 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 14 | $44 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 45 Ne Loop 410Suite 900San Antonio, TX 78216-5832Phone: (210) 375-7790
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-06-11
- Last updated
- 2022-10-06
- Certified
- 2022-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Loren Hemachandra's NPI number?
- Loren Hemachandra's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679777155, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Loren Hemachandra's specialty?
- Loren Hemachandra is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Loren Hemachandra located?
- Loren Hemachandra's practice location on file with NPPES is 12222 Merit Dr Ste 600, Dallas, TX 75251-3294.
- What is Loren Hemachandra's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Loren Hemachandra is (972) 715-5000.
- Does Loren Hemachandra accept Medicare?
- Loren Hemachandra is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Loren Hemachandra's NPI active?
- Yes — Loren Hemachandra's NPI (1679777155) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.