Shashi Kumar, MD
NPI 1710949466 · Gastroenterology Physician · Greensburg, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shashi Kumar, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Greensburg, PA (NPI 1710949466).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710949466
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD037794E (PA)
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
20 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
137 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 22 | $96 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 22 | $106 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 20 | $171 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 17 | $229 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $86 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 207 | 82 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 36 | 36 |
| Famotidine | 27 | — |
| Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Acbrand: Clenpiq | 27 | 26 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 19 | — |
| Peg 3350/Sod Sulf,chlr/Pot/Magbrand: Suflave | 18 | 18 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$53,160 across 128 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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2025-05-22
- Certified
- 2025-05-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shashi Kumar's NPI number?
- Shashi Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710949466, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shashi Kumar's specialty?
- Shashi Kumar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shashi Kumar located?
- Shashi Kumar's practice location on file with NPPES is 530 South St Ste G20, Greensburg, PA 15601-2779.
- What is Shashi Kumar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shashi Kumar is (724) 836-5500.
- Does Shashi Kumar accept Medicare?
- Shashi Kumar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shashi Kumar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shashi Kumar's NPI (1710949466) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-05-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.