Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MD
NPI 1154405116 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Texas City, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kodlipet Dharmashankar, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Texas City, TX (NPI 1154405116).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154405116
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 45787 (WI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
2,889 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 610 | $117 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 493 | $77 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 365 | $125 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 267 | $66 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 231 | $62 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 20 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 148 | 63 |
| Furosemide | 126 | 58 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 122 | 58 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 120 | 43 |
| Carvedilol | 112 | 46 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 102 | 46 |
| Amlodipine Besylate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,030 across 38 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
- 2006-10-25
- Last updated
- 2016-11-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kodlipet Dharmashankar's NPI number?
- Kodlipet Dharmashankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154405116, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kodlipet Dharmashankar's specialty?
- Kodlipet Dharmashankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kodlipet Dharmashankar located?
- Kodlipet Dharmashankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 6807 Emmett F Lowry Expy, Texas City, TX 77591-2546.
- What is Kodlipet Dharmashankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kodlipet Dharmashankar is (409) 945-5444.
- Does Kodlipet Dharmashankar accept Medicare?
- Kodlipet Dharmashankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kodlipet Dharmashankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Kodlipet Dharmashankar's NPI (1154405116) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-11-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.