Chandrika Shankar, M.D.
NPI 1669598421 · Psychiatry Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chandrika Shankar, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1669598421).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1669598421
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036-149377 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
158 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 111 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 32 | $81 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 15 | $117 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $81–$122 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 227 E 19th StNew York, NY 10003-2602Phone: (212) 995-6762
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-03-22
- Last updated
- 2019-10-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chandrika Shankar's NPI number?
- Chandrika Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1669598421, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chandrika Shankar's specialty?
- Chandrika Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chandrika Shankar located?
- Chandrika Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 2150 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612.
- What is Chandrika Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chandrika Shankar is (312) 942-5375.
- Does Chandrika Shankar accept Medicare?
- Chandrika Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chandrika Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Chandrika Shankar's NPI (1669598421) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-10-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.