Shubha Kerkar, MD
NPI 1538102207 · Infectious Disease Physician · Palm Springs, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shubha Kerkar, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Palm Springs, CA (NPI 1538102207).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538102207
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A048721 (CA)
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
20 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
257 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 | 203 | $119 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 41 | $173 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 13 | $79 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $79–$173 (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 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 586 | 73 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 199 | 25 |
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 170 | 21 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 163 | 19 |
| Darunavir/Cobicistatbrand: Prezcobix | 130 | 14 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 106 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$425 across 4 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
- 2006-06-13
- Last updated
- 2024-11-13
- Certified
- 2024-11-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shubha Kerkar's NPI number?
- Shubha Kerkar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538102207, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shubha Kerkar's specialty?
- Shubha Kerkar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shubha Kerkar located?
- Shubha Kerkar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1695 N Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262-3701.
- What is Shubha Kerkar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shubha Kerkar is (760) 323-2118.
- Does Shubha Kerkar accept Medicare?
- Shubha Kerkar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shubha Kerkar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shubha Kerkar's NPI (1538102207) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.