Quick answers
- Does Shobha Shakamuri accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shobha Shakamuri 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 Shobha Shakamuri see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 242 Original Medicare patients and 1,148 services for Shobha Shakamuri. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shobha Shakamuri's NPI number?
- 1902861446. 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 Shobha Shakamuri, 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 | 242 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,148 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)667 services
- Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90960)123 services
- Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)119 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)114 services
- Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation (90935)28 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%
- Chronic kidney disease75%
- Diabetes71%
- Heart failure70%
- Ischemic heart disease58%
Hospitals where Shobha Shakamuri works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shobha Shakamuri 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.
- CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450032
- Longview Regional Medical CenterLongview, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450702
Practice locations
Addresses where Shobha Shakamuri is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3535 N 4th St, Suite 301Longview, TX 75605 (903) 234‑9992
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shobha Shakamuri as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- East Texas Kidney Specialists, PA10 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nephrologyprimary
Other nephrologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in East Texas Kidney Specialists, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1973 (53 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902861446 |
| 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