Ganesha Santhyadka, MD
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Ganesha Santhyadka is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Bangor, ME with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: CRITICAL CARE (INTENSIVISTS)
Patients across ME can see Ganesha Santhyadka, MD in person in Bangor or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 33+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 98.44/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 96% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maine
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1570dNPPES updated 2022-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
Contact & Location
Practice Location
360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401-3979
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 96% of doctors in Maine on federal quality measures.
MIPS Score
202398.44/100
Maine avg: 93.9 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+14.8 pts)
Top 4% of MIPS-scored doctors in MaineHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better26.5%
Maine avg: 82 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-56.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
705
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
883
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,134
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.60M
Percentile rankings compared against 387 reporting peers in Maine.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and COPD.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+39%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$100 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ganesha Santhyadka's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 2, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Mailing address
C/O St Marys Health System - Provider Enrollment Po Box 7291, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291
Differs from practice location
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Ganesha Santhyadka
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ganesha Santhyadka for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Bangor required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ganesha Santhyadka
NPI records show Dr. Santhyadka as active with telehealth listed in Bangor, ME. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (207) 907-1155.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ganesha Santhyadka
Practice Location
360 Broadway, Bangor, ME 04401-3979
Mailing Address
C/O St Marys Health System - Provider Enrollment Po Box 7291, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291
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