Shankar Hittalmani, MD
NPI 1437210879 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Sylmar, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shankar Hittalmani, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Sylmar, CA (NPI 1437210879).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437210879
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A35513 (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 tenure28% of score
19 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
83 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 | $99 |
| Blood Test, Basic Group of Blood Chemicals (calcium, Total)80048 | 12 | $8 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 12 | $2 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 11 | $8 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $2–$99 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 57 | 57 |
| Ibuprofen | 43 | 40 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 22 | 15 |
| Prednisone | 19 | 19 |
| Lactulose | 18 | 11 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 17 | 17 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 16 | — |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-12
- Last updated
- 2025-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shankar Hittalmani's NPI number?
- Shankar Hittalmani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437210879, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shankar Hittalmani's specialty?
- Shankar Hittalmani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shankar Hittalmani located?
- Shankar Hittalmani's practice location on file with NPPES is 14445 Oliveview Dr, Sylmar, CA 91342-1495.
- What is Shankar Hittalmani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shankar Hittalmani is (818) 364-3632.
- Does Shankar Hittalmani accept Medicare?
- Shankar Hittalmani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shankar Hittalmani's NPI active?
- Yes — Shankar Hittalmani's NPI (1437210879) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.