Quick answers
- Does Sarika Shanmukayya accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Sarika Shanmukayya 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 Sarika Shanmukayya see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 75 Original Medicare patients and 267 services for Sarika Shanmukayya. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Sarika Shanmukayya's NPI number?
- 1720278468. 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 Sarika Shanmukayya, 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 | 75 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 267 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)88 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)41 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)20 services
- Administration of influenza virus vaccine (G0008)19 services
- Influenza vaccine split virus, preservative free (90662)16 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 pressure73%
- High cholesterol67%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes35%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Sarika Shanmukayya is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1801 N Loop W, Suite 30Houston, TX 77008 (713) 802‑9781
- 1890 Research Forest DrShenandoah, TX 77381 (832) 658‑3600
- 1890 Research Forest Dr, Suite 100Shenandoah, TX 77381 (832) 658‑3600
- 915 Gessner Rd, Suite 100Houston, TX 77024 (713) 242‑2222
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Sarika Shanmukayya as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Memorial Hermann Medical Group762 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Memorial Hermann Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 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) | 1720278468 |
| 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