Jay Shankar, MD
NPI 1164431318 · Nephrology Physician · Victorville, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Jay Shankar, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Victorville, CA (NPI 1164431318).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164431318
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A40224 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
887 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 | 380 | $108 |
| 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'SG2211 | 293 | $17 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 188 | $354 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 26 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $17–$354 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 297 | 58 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 276 | 71 |
| Losartan Potassium | 255 | 54 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 241 | 60 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 232 | 54 |
| Allopurinol | 156 | 46 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 152 | 33 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$440 across 21 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
- 2006-08-05
- Last updated
- 2023-03-07
- Certified
- 2022-05-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jay Shankar's NPI number?
- Jay Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164431318, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Jay Shankar's specialty?
- Jay Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Jay Shankar located?
- Jay Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 12675 Hesperia Rd, Victorville, CA 92395-5878.
- What is Jay Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Jay Shankar is (760) 241-3306.
- Does Jay Shankar accept Medicare?
- Jay Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Jay Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Jay Shankar's NPI (1164431318) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.