Quick answers
- Does Koovapudi J. Shankar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Koovapudi J. Shankar 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 Koovapudi J. Shankar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 219 Original Medicare patients and 962 services for Koovapudi J. Shankar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Koovapudi J. Shankar's NPI number?
- 1548296429. 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 Koovapudi J. Shankar, 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 | 219 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 962 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)633 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)120 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)104 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)101 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%
- Arthritis59%
- Ischemic heart disease55%
- Diabetes53%
- Chronic kidney disease53%
Hospitals where Koovapudi J. Shankar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Koovapudi J. Shankar 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.
- Medical City ArlingtonArlington, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450675
- Medical City DentonDenton, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450634
- Medical City WeatherfordWeatherford, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450203
Practice locations
Addresses where Koovapudi J. Shankar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 6; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1950 Record Crossing RdDallas, TX 75235 (954) 939‑5000
- 2301 Marsh LnPlano, TX 75093 (954) 939‑5000
- 2301 Marsh Ln, Suite 200Plano, TX 75093 (954) 939‑5000
- 2601 W Randol Mill RdArlington, TX 76012 (954) 939‑5000
- 3301 Matlock RdArlington, TX 76015 (682) 509‑6200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Koovapudi J. Shankar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Questcare Hospitalists PLLC264 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hospitalistprimary
Other hospitalists in Dallas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Dallas, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Questcare Hospitalists PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1548296429 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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