Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Saraswathy Shekar, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Specialist · Worcester, MA

  • NPI 1376518456
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 41 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Lake Ave N, Department of Anesthesiology
Worcester, MA 016550002
(508) 334-3271
fax (508) 856-5911
Mailing address
Po Box 415348
Boston, MA 022415348

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 1, 2020
Year of graduation
1985 — 41 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Massachusetts #256086 · Pennsylvania #MD068197L
Medicaid (2)
PA #001772503 · MA #110097082A

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1376518456. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
109
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$13,295
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 34 34 $79
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 23 22 $45
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 22 22 $106
01230 Anesthesia for procedure on upper 2/3rd of thigh bone 18 18 $224
01926 Anesthesia for x-ray on artery of brain, heart, or chest 12 12 $267

In context: peer comparison

Among 60 peers in Worcester Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 33. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Saraswathy Shekar's medical specialty?
Dr. Saraswathy Shekar practices Anesthesiology Physician in Worcester, MA.
Where does Dr. Saraswathy Shekar practice?
Dr. Saraswathy Shekar practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 016550002. Office phone: 5083343271.
What is Dr. Saraswathy Shekar's NPI?
Dr. Saraswathy Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376518456, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Saraswathy Shekar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Saraswathy Shekar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Saraswathy Shekar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.