Quick answers
- Where does Krishnamurthy Shivshanker see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 5 practice locations, including Alvin, TX and Houston, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Krishnamurthy Shivshanker's specialty?
- Medicare lists Gastroenterology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does Krishnamurthy Shivshanker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Krishnamurthy Shivshanker 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.
- Does Krishnamurthy Shivshanker offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Krishnamurthy Shivshanker offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Krishnamurthy Shivshanker?
- (713) 873-4900, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Krishnamurthy Shivshanker's NPI number?
- 1982699682. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Practice locations
Addresses where Krishnamurthy Shivshanker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1111 W Adoue StAlvin, TX 77511
- 1502 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑4900
- 1504 Taub LoopHouston, TX 77030 (713) 873‑2000
- 1631 N Loop W Fwy, Suite 510Houston, TX 77008 (713) 880‑8707
- 7737 Southwest Fwy 840Houston, TX 77074 (713) 777‑2555
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Krishnamurthy Shivshanker as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Baylor College of Medicine809 clinicians in the group
- Stephen F Austin Community Health Center, Inc.97 clinicians in the group
- Houston Digestive Diseases Consultants3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other gastroenterologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1976 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982699682 |
| 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 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