Quick answers
- Does Shona Velamakanni accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shona Velamakanni 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 Shona Velamakanni see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,683 Original Medicare patients and 4,857 services for Shona Velamakanni. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shona Velamakanni's NPI number?
- 1982861787. 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 Shona Velamakanni, 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 | 1,683 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,857 |
| Different services or procedures | 52 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 79 |
Most frequent services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)853 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)827 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)388 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)349 services
- Heart muscle strain imaging (93356)218 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 disease67%
- Arthritis57%
- Atrial fibrillation47%
- Heart failure43%
Hospitals where Shona Velamakanni works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shona Velamakanni 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.
- Lee Memorial HospitalFort Myers, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100012
- Naples Community HospitalNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100018
- Physicians Regional Medical Center - Pine RidgeNaples, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100286
Practice locations
Addresses where Shona Velamakanni is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 10; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1020 Crosspointe Dr, Suite 103Naples, FL 34110 (239) 598‑0035
- 11190 Health Park BlvdNaples, FL 34110 (239) 552‑7000
- 11190 Health Park Blvd, Suite 2102Naples, FL 34110 (239) 624‑1700
- 15420 Collier BlvdNaples, FL 34120 (239) 624‑0600
- 311 9th St NNaples, FL 34102
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shona Velamakanni as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- NCHMD Inc510 clinicians in the group
- Proscan NCH Imaging LLC102 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in Florida →
Other cardiologists in Naples
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Naples, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in NCHMD Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1982861787 |
| 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