Shanthala Keshavacharya, M.D.
NPI 1225079304 · Anesthesiology Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shanthala Keshavacharya, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1225079304).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225079304
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A72398 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
193 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 56 | $15 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 47 | $47 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure to Assess Heart Electrical Activity00537 | 33 | $514 |
| Insertion of Probe in Esophagus for Heart Ultrasound93313 | 31 | $12 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 15 | $90 |
| Insertion of Tube in Pulmonary Artery for Monitoring93503 | 11 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $12–$514 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, 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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-09
- Last updated
- 2020-05-29
- Certified
- 2020-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shanthala Keshavacharya's NPI number?
- Shanthala Keshavacharya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225079304, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shanthala Keshavacharya's specialty?
- Shanthala Keshavacharya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shanthala Keshavacharya located?
- Shanthala Keshavacharya's practice location on file with NPPES is 795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94040-6203.
- What is Shanthala Keshavacharya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shanthala Keshavacharya is (650) 853-2894.
- Does Shanthala Keshavacharya accept Medicare?
- Shanthala Keshavacharya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shanthala Keshavacharya's NPI active?
- Yes — Shanthala Keshavacharya's NPI (1225079304) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.