Quick answers
- Does Shilpa A. Punjabi accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shilpa A. Punjabi 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 Shilpa A. Punjabi see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 208 Original Medicare patients and 421 services for Shilpa A. Punjabi. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shilpa A. Punjabi's NPI number?
- 1528003506. 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 Shilpa A. Punjabi, 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 | 208 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 421 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test (92557)202 services
- Test to assess middle ear function (92567)142 services
- Test for eardrum and muscle function (92550)65 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis51%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
- Anxiety20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shilpa A. Punjabi is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1092 N El Camino RealEncinitas, CA 92024 (760) 633‑6057
- 12395 El Camino Real, Suite 305San Diego, CA 92130 (858) 554‑9933
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shilpa A. Punjabi as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Qualified Audiologistprimary
Other audiologists in California
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in California — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | AU |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2011 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1528003506 |
| 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