Teresa Askander, M.D.
NPI 1699137976 · Anesthesiology Physician · Plainsboro, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Teresa Askander, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Plainsboro, NJ (NPI 1699137976).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699137976
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 25MA11031500 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
10 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
404 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 95 | $65 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 66 | $32 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 58 | $85 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure for Total Knee Joint Replacement01402 | 54 | $186 |
| Anesthesia for Total Hip Replacement01214 | 36 | $201 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Arm Nerve Bundle (brachial Plexus)64415 | 29 | $73 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 2 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
- 2016-03-24
- Last updated
- 2025-01-23
- Certified
- 2025-01-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Teresa Askander's NPI number?
- Teresa Askander's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699137976, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Teresa Askander's specialty?
- Teresa Askander is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Teresa Askander located?
- Teresa Askander's practice location on file with NPPES is 5 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, NJ 08536.
- What is Teresa Askander's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Teresa Askander is (609) 497-4371.
- Does Teresa Askander accept Medicare?
- Teresa Askander is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Teresa Askander's NPI active?
- Yes — Teresa Askander's NPI (1699137976) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-01-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.