Quick answers
- Does Kruthika Shanmugam accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Kruthika Shanmugam may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Kruthika Shanmugam see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 249 Original Medicare patients and 394 services for Kruthika Shanmugam. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kruthika Shanmugam's NPI number?
- 1811349822. 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 Kruthika Shanmugam, 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 | 249 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 394 |
| Different services or procedures | 21 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0426)185 services
- Follow-up inpatient consultation, intermediate, physicians typically spend 25 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0407)98 services
- Measurement of brain wave activity (eeg), awake and drowsy (95816)19 services
- Follow-up inpatient consultation, limited, physicians typically spend 15 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0406)13 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke63%
- Arthritis55%
- Ischemic heart disease53%
- Anxiety51%
Hospitals where Kruthika Shanmugam works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kruthika Shanmugam 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.
- Antelope Valley HospitalLancaster, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050056
Practice locations
Addresses where Kruthika Shanmugam is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 44215 15th St W, Suite 204Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 726‑9220
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kruthika Shanmugam as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Vijay Shanmugam M D Inc2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Lancaster
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lancaster, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Vijay Shanmugam M D Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Graduation year | 2016 (10 years since medical school) |
|---|---|
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1811349822 |
| 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