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Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa, MD

Works at hospitals in Byron, GA · Macon, GA · Warner Robins, GA … · Georgia

Summary

Dr. Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa, MD is an internal medicine doctor at 1321 Interstate Pkwy, Augusta, GA 30909. Phone: (706) 945-0810. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa had 1,233 Original Medicare patients and 4,346 services. NPI 1588606701. 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 Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa, 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 Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa 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 Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 1,233 Original Medicare patients and 4,346 services for Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa's NPI number?
1588606701. 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 Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa, 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 patients1,233
Services billed to Medicare4,346
Different services or procedures65
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)1,181 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)821 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)477 services
  4. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)447 services
  5. Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)349 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease54%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Diabetes49%
  • Ischemic heart disease38%

Hospitals where Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa 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 Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ravindraprasad J. Shekarappa as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Emory Specialty Associates, LLC726 clinicians in the group
  • Georgialina Physical Therapy Associates LLC371 clinicians in the group
  • Houston Hospitals Inc26 clinicians in the group
  • Houston Primary Care Physicians, LLC2 clinicians in the group
  • Warner Robins Medical Clinic, PC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other internal medicine doctors in Augusta

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Augusta, GA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Emory Specialty Associates, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1992 (34 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588606701
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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