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- 450 S Washington St, 3Rd Floor, Suite C, Gettysburg, PA 17325
About Dr. Makkenchery
Rajesh Makkenchery, MD is a healthcare provider in Gettysburg, PA specializing in surgery. Rajesh is also listed as specializing in pediatric surgery, trauma surgery, and surgery of the hand. According to Medicare claims data, Rajesh cared for 495 Medicare patients across 588 services. The services billed most often include new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot, and office or other outpatient visit for the evaluation and management of established patient that may not require presence of healthcare professional. This provider record is associated with NPI 1104885748.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (717) 334-8141
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Practice Locations
450 S WASHINGTON ST 3RD FLOOR, SUITE C
Gettysburg, PA 17325
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Surgery (Unspecified) generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Breast conditions
Cancer
- Colon cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Soft-tissue sarcoma
- Stomach cancer
- Thyroid cancer
Colorectal
Digestive
- Abdominal adhesions
- Acid reflux
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Colon polyps
- Diverticulitis
- Gastroparesis
- Peptic ulcer disease
Digestive & blood
Digestive health
- Crohn's disease
- Fecal incontinence
- Perforated bowel
- Severe chronic constipation
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Endocrine
Infections
Lumps & bumps
Lymphatic
Minor surgery
Skin & scars
Skin & soft tissue
Skin cancer
Vascular
Weight & metabolism
Wound care
Wounds
Procedures & services
Endocrine
Vascular
- Blood Clot Removal Surgery
- Carotid endarterectomy
- Leg bypass surgery
- Varicose vein removal
Wounds
Most searched procedures
Abdominal
Abdominal surgery
Bariatric
Breast surgery
Cancer
Cancer surgery
Colorectal
- Anal fistula surgery
- Anal Sphincter Repair
- Colon resection
- Hemorrhoid removal
- Ostomy reversal
- Ostomy surgery
- Rectal prolapse repair
- Surgery for chronic anal fissure
Consultations
Diagnostic
- Colonoscopy
- Skin lump biopsy
Digestive
Digestive health
- Endoscopy
- Peroral endoscopic myotomy
Infections
Minor surgery
- Fishhook or embedded splinter removal
- Ingrown toenail removal
Post-op care
Reconstruction
Skin & soft tissue
- Cyst Removal
- Lipoma removal
- Mole removal
- Pilonidal cyst surgery
- Scar revision surgery
- Skin Tag Removal
Skin cancer
Vascular & cancer
Weight loss
Wound care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
588 services · 495 patients · 20 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot | Procedure | 29581 |
63 | As often as other peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
34 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45380 |
30 | More than most peers in Surgery |
| Repair of groin hernia using an endoscope | Procedure | 49650 |
24 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
24 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | Procedure | 47562 |
21 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
19 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
17 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Insertion of central venous tube with port (5 years or older) | Procedure | 36561 |
17 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
11 | More often than most peers in Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other general surgeons at this location 6
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 19 related providers in 4 groups
Other general surgeons in Gettysburg 2
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot 1
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Makkenchery specialize in?
Dr. Makkenchery is a general surgeon in Gettysburg, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Surgery”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Makkenchery located?
Dr. Makkenchery is listed at 450 S Washington St 3Rd Floor, Suite C, Gettysburg, PA 17325. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Makkenchery's phone number?
The number on file is (717) 334-8141. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Makkenchery's NPI number?
Dr. Makkenchery's National Provider Identifier is 1104885748. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Makkenchery go to medical school?
Dr. Makkenchery attended Other, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Makkenchery been practicing?
Dr. Makkenchery has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Makkenchery do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Makkenchery performs procedures including application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot, biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope and repair of groin hernia using an endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as fluoroscopic guidance for insertion or removal of central vein access device, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Makkenchery confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Makkenchery. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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