Prasanna Wickremesinghe, M.D., F.A.C.P.
NPI 1689636870 · Specialist · Staten Island, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prasanna Wickremesinghe, M.D., F.A.C.P. is a Specialist provider in Staten Island, NY (NPI 1689636870).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689636870
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D., F.A.C.P.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 115502 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
566 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 | 265 | $140 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 97 | $98 |
| Replacement of Stomach Stoma Tube43762 | 64 | $234 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 40 | $202 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 35 | $123 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 214 | 53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 167 | 52 |
| Lactulose | 94 | 17 |
| Rabeprazole Sodium | 68 | 23 |
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 59 | 57 |
| Famotidine | 49 | 13 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 38 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$648 across 10 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
- 2006-04-04
- Last updated
- 2010-03-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's NPI number?
- Prasanna Wickremesinghe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689636870, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's specialty?
- Prasanna Wickremesinghe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Prasanna Wickremesinghe located?
- Prasanna Wickremesinghe's practice location on file with NPPES is 481 Bard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310-2103.
- What is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prasanna Wickremesinghe is (718) 448-0865.
- Does Prasanna Wickremesinghe accept Medicare?
- Prasanna Wickremesinghe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prasanna Wickremesinghe's NPI active?
- Yes — Prasanna Wickremesinghe's NPI (1689636870) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-03-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.