Nirupama Shekar, M.D.
NPI 1689624405 · Medical Oncology Physician · Mcallen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Medical Oncology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirupama Shekar, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider in Mcallen, TX (NPI 1689624405).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1689624405
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Medical Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 40988 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 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
84 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 47 | $162 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 37 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $124–$162 (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)
- 301 W Expressway 83Mcallen, TX 78503-3045Phone: (956) 632-4000Fax: (956) 961-4286
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2022-07-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirupama Shekar's NPI number?
- Nirupama Shekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1689624405, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirupama Shekar's specialty?
- Nirupama Shekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Medical Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirupama Shekar located?
- Nirupama Shekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1901 S 2nd St, Mcallen, TX 78503-1271.
- What is Nirupama Shekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirupama Shekar is (956) 687-5150.
- Does Nirupama Shekar accept Medicare?
- Nirupama Shekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirupama Shekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirupama Shekar's NPI (1689624405) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.