Quick answers
- Does Shakuntala V. Advani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shakuntala V. Advani 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 Shakuntala V. Advani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,099 Original Medicare patients and 2,145 services for Shakuntala V. Advani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shakuntala V. Advani's NPI number?
- 1861473316. 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 Shakuntala V. Advani, 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 | 1,099 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,145 |
| Different services or procedures | 42 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)484 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)390 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)319 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)137 services
- Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with review by physician (93018)84 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%
- Ischemic heart disease48%
- Arthritis41%
- Atrial fibrillation41%
- Diabetes33%
Hospitals where Shakuntala V. Advani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shakuntala V. Advani 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.
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- MercyOne Newton Medical CenterNewton, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160032
Practice locations
Addresses where Shakuntala V. Advani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1005 Pennsylvania Ave, Suite 207Ottumwa, IA 52501 (641) 682‑5349
- 1755 59th PlWest Des Moines, IA 50266 (515) 358‑8000
- 1816 Philadelphia StAmes, IA 50010 (515) 232‑2500
- 204 N 4th Ave ENewton, IA 50208 (641) 792‑1273
- 204 N 4th Ave E, Suite 131Newton, IA 50208 (641) 787‑5444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shakuntala V. Advani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp113 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Iowa →
Other cardiologists in Iowa
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Iowa — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Catholic Health Initiatives-Iowa Corp
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1984 (42 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861473316 |
| 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