Vinay Hanyalu Shankar, MD
NPI 1629706866 · Internal Medicine Physician · Asheville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vinay Hanyalu Shankar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Asheville, NC (NPI 1629706866).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629706866
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
3 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 555 E Hardy StInglewood, CA 90301-4011Phone: (310) 419-8617
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2022-08-14
- Last updated
- 2025-05-28
- Certified
- 2025-05-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's NPI number?
- Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629706866, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's specialty?
- Vinay Hanyalu Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vinay Hanyalu Shankar located?
- Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 509 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC 28801-4601.
- What is Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vinay Hanyalu Shankar is (828) 213-1111.
- Does Vinay Hanyalu Shankar accept Medicare?
- Vinay Hanyalu Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Vinay Hanyalu Shankar's NPI (1629706866) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.