Sanjay Shrestha, MD
NPI 1659924389 · Family Medicine Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sanjay Shrestha, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1659924389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659924389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 331549 (LA)
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
6 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
1,046 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 35 Minutes99232 | 249 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 130 | $118 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 110 | $107 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 88 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $84 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 13 |
| Warfarin Sodium | 24 | — |
| Dulaglutidebrand: Trulicity | 18 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 15 | — |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 14 | — |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
- 2019-07-22
- Last updated
- 2022-07-06
- Certified
- 2022-07-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sanjay Shrestha's NPI number?
- Sanjay Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659924389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sanjay Shrestha's specialty?
- Sanjay Shrestha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sanjay Shrestha located?
- Sanjay Shrestha's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 4th St Ste a, Alexandria, LA 71301-8411.
- What is Sanjay Shrestha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sanjay Shrestha is (318) 441-1030.
- Does Sanjay Shrestha accept Medicare?
- Sanjay Shrestha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sanjay Shrestha's NPI active?
- Yes — Sanjay Shrestha's NPI (1659924389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.