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Neurology

Ajay K. Shukla, MD

Works at hospitals in Hartford, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Ajay K. Shukla, MD is a neurologist at 1260 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109. Phone: (860) 832-4666. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ajay K. Shukla had 163 Original Medicare patients and 567 services. NPI 1437231206. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Neurologist (Medicare lists Neurology)
  • Address: 1260 Silas Deane Hwy, Wethersfield, CT 06109 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (860) 832‑4666
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Hartford Hospital
  • Group practice: Starling Physicians, PLLC
  • Medical school: graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ajay K. Shukla, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Ajay K. Shukla accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ajay K. Shukla 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 Ajay K. Shukla see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 163 Original Medicare patients and 567 services for Ajay K. Shukla. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ajay K. Shukla's NPI number?
1437231206. 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 Ajay K. Shukla, 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 patients163
Services billed to Medicare567
Different services or procedures12
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)338 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)83 services
  3. Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)73 services
  4. Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies (95910)30 services
  5. Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes (99443)16 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%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Anxiety39%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Depression30%

Hospitals where Ajay K. Shukla works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ajay K. Shukla at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Hartford HospitalHartford, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070025

Practice locations

Addresses where Ajay K. Shukla is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ajay K. Shukla as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Starling Physicians, PLLC283 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other neurologists in Wethersfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wethersfield, CT — not a recommendation.

All neurologists in Wethersfield →

Other clinicians in Starling Physicians, PLLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1437231206
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians