Nirmala Shanmugam, MD
NPI 1083678502 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lake Worth, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirmala Shanmugam, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lake Worth, FL (NPI 1083678502).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083678502
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME76143 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
654 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 309 | $128 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 106 | $91 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 63 | $106 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 57 | $169 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 45 | $248 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 270 | 120 |
| Sucralfate | 75 | 38 |
| Famotidine | 73 | 24 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 61 | 23 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 59 | 25 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/Cbrand: Plenvu | 33 | 33 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 32 | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$191 across 9 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-13
- Last updated
- 2017-03-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirmala Shanmugam's NPI number?
- Nirmala Shanmugam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083678502, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirmala Shanmugam's specialty?
- Nirmala Shanmugam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirmala Shanmugam located?
- Nirmala Shanmugam's practice location on file with NPPES is 6944 Lake Worth Rd, Lake Worth, FL 33467-2948.
- What is Nirmala Shanmugam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirmala Shanmugam is (561) 434-0060.
- Does Nirmala Shanmugam accept Medicare?
- Nirmala Shanmugam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirmala Shanmugam's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirmala Shanmugam's NPI (1083678502) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.