Kuppe Shankar, M.D.
NPI 1568445815 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Sacramento, CA
Kuppe Shankar, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1568445815).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568445815
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A24526 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-21
- Last updated
- 2026-05-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kuppe Shankar's NPI number?
- Kuppe Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568445815, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kuppe Shankar's specialty?
- Kuppe Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kuppe Shankar located?
- Kuppe Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2221 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817-1418.
- What is Kuppe Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kuppe Shankar is (916) 734-3861.
- Is Kuppe Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Kuppe Shankar's NPI (1568445815) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.