Prakash Shrestha, MD
NPI 1346472206 · Infectious Disease Physician · Lubbock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prakash Shrestha, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Lubbock, TX (NPI 1346472206).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346472206
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R0129 (TX)
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
17 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
1,225 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 | 942 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 125 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 91 | $92 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 24 | $63 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $63–$164 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Vancomycin Hcl | 42 | — |
| Daptomycin | 31 | — |
| Cefepime Hcl | 30 | — |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 27 | 14 |
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 19 | — |
| Ceftriaxone Sodiumbrand: Ceftriaxone | 18 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 17 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$839 across 18 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
- 2009-08-11
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prakash Shrestha's NPI number?
- Prakash Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346472206, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prakash Shrestha's specialty?
- Prakash Shrestha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prakash Shrestha located?
- Prakash Shrestha's practice location on file with NPPES is 4102 24th St Ste 403, Lubbock, TX 79410-1804.
- What is Prakash Shrestha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prakash Shrestha is (806) 725-7150.
- Does Prakash Shrestha accept Medicare?
- Prakash Shrestha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prakash Shrestha's NPI active?
- Yes — Prakash Shrestha's NPI (1346472206) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.