Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Nirupama G. Shekar work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Nirupama G. Shekar at 1 hospital: South Texas Health System. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Nirupama G. Shekar see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in McAllen, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Nirupama G. Shekar's specialty?
- Medicare lists Medical Oncology as the primary specialty, and also Hematology/Oncology and Internal Medicine.
- Does Nirupama G. Shekar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nirupama G. Shekar accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Nirupama G. Shekar?
- (956) 632-4000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Nirupama G. Shekar's NPI number?
- 1689624405. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Nirupama G. Shekar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nirupama G. Shekar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- South Texas Health SystemEdinburg, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450119
Practice locations
Addresses where Nirupama G. Shekar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 301 W Expressway, Suite 83McAllen, TX 78503 (956) 632‑4000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nirupama G. Shekar as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- McAllen Hospitalist Group PLLC108 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Medical Oncologyprimary
- Hematology/Oncologyalso
- Internal Medicinealso
Other oncologists in McAllen
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in McAllen, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1989 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689624405 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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