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Diagnostic Radiology

Pradheep Shanker, MD

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Summary

Dr. Pradheep Shanker, MD is a radiologist at 1000 Rush Dr, Salida, CO 81201. Phone: (719) 530-2200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Pradheep Shanker had 1,580 Original Medicare patients and 2,343 services. NPI 1457399818. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Pradheep Shanker, 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 Pradheep Shanker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Pradheep Shanker 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 Pradheep Shanker see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,580 Original Medicare patients and 2,343 services for Pradheep Shanker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Pradheep Shanker's NPI number?
1457399818. 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 Pradheep Shanker, 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 patients1,580
Services billed to Medicare2,343
Different services or procedures107
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Ct scan head or brain without contrast (70450)400 services
  2. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast (74177)352 services
  3. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)250 services
  4. Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast (74176)218 services
  5. Ct scan of chest with contrast (71260)163 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%
  • Arthritis51%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Ischemic heart disease41%
  • Anxiety41%

Hospitals where Pradheep Shanker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Pradheep Shanker 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Pradheep Shanker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 17; the Medicare profile lists all.

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Pradheep Shanker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC81 clinicians in the group
  • Washington Radiologists Medical Group Inc65 clinicians in the group
  • Advanced Surgeons and Physicians Network Inc61 clinicians in the group
  • Deaf Smith County Hospital District50 clinicians in the group
  • Jeanes Radiology Associates LLC43 clinicians in the group
  • Pecos County Memorial Hospital District31 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Salida

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salida, CO — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Slocum Dickson Medical Group PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2000 (26 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1457399818
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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