Quick answers
- Does Shashikala Venkatachalapathy accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shashikala Venkatachalapathy 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 Shashikala Venkatachalapathy see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 387 Original Medicare patients and 1,356 services for Shashikala Venkatachalapathy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shashikala Venkatachalapathy's NPI number?
- 1669555462. 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 Shashikala Venkatachalapathy, 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 | 387 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,356 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 62 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)509 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)308 services
- Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)189 services
- Psychotherapy, 30 minutes (90832)92 services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)78 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 pressure66%
- Anxiety64%
- Depression54%
- Arthritis40%
- Diabetes30%
Practice locations
Addresses where Shashikala Venkatachalapathy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 33188 Coastal Hwy, Unit 4Bethany Beach, DE 19930 (302) 537‑1100
- 403 E Main StSalisbury, MD 21804 (410) 341‑3420
- 431 E Main StSalisbury, MD 21804 (410) 341‑3420
- 505 E Main StSalisbury, MD 21804 (410) 341‑3420
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shashikala Venkatachalapathy as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Healthport15 clinicians in the group
- Bethany Primary Care4 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Delaware
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Delaware — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Healthport
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1669555462 |
| 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