Vanitha Sankaran, M.D.
NPI 1720137391 · Psychiatry Physician · Cupertino, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vanitha Sankaran, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Cupertino, CA (NPI 1720137391).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720137391
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A106538 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Olanzapine | 21 | 14 |
| Risperidone | 19 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 17 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 17 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 13 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means , never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-10
- Last updated
- 2013-07-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vanitha Sankaran's NPI number?
- Vanitha Sankaran's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720137391, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vanitha Sankaran's specialty?
- Vanitha Sankaran is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vanitha Sankaran located?
- Vanitha Sankaran's practice location on file with NPPES is 20863 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino, CA 95014-2197.
- What is Vanitha Sankaran's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vanitha Sankaran is (408) 705-3537.
- Does Vanitha Sankaran accept Medicare?
- Vanitha Sankaran is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vanitha Sankaran's NPI active?
- Yes — Vanitha Sankaran's NPI (1720137391) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.