Quick answers
- Does Shekhar D. Khanpara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shekhar D. Khanpara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shekhar D. Khanpara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,097 Original Medicare patients and 1,409 services for Shekhar D. Khanpara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shekhar D. Khanpara's NPI number?
- 1417416777. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Shekhar D. Khanpara, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 1,097 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,409 |
| Different services or procedures | 39 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Mri scan of brain before and after contrast (70553)314 services
- Ct scan of soft tissue of neck with contrast (70491)271 services
- Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue (76536)236 services
- Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)150 services
- Mri scan of upper spinal canal before and after contrast (72156)59 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis54%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)43%
- Anxiety36%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shekhar D. Khanpara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030 (713) 792‑2121
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shekhar D. Khanpara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 (14 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417416777 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians