Shanthi Thangam, MD
NPI 1417967423 · Psychiatry Physician · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shanthi Thangam, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1417967423).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417967423
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K7111 (TX)
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
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
555 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 | 252 | $122 |
| Psychotherapy With Evaluation and Management Visit, 30 Minutes90833 | 190 | $70 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 49 | $130 |
| Psychotherapy, 45 Minutes90834 | 35 | $88 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 29 | $187 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $70–$187 (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 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 276 | 36 |
| Mirtazapine | 273 | 37 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 266 | 37 |
| Clonazepam | 266 | 43 |
| Aripiprazole | 168 | 27 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 155 | 23 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 153 | 35 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$767 across 29 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
- 2006-08-09
- Last updated
- 2018-06-07
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shanthi Thangam's NPI number?
- Shanthi Thangam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417967423, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shanthi Thangam's specialty?
- Shanthi Thangam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shanthi Thangam located?
- Shanthi Thangam's practice location on file with NPPES is 511 N Alleghaney Ave, Odessa, TX 79761-4405.
- What is Shanthi Thangam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shanthi Thangam is (432) 337-9000.
- Does Shanthi Thangam accept Medicare?
- Shanthi Thangam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shanthi Thangam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shanthi Thangam's NPI (1417967423) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-06-07.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.