Shankar Sadhwani, M.D.
NPI 1720186414 · Internal Medicine Physician · Elmhurst, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shankar Sadhwani, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Elmhurst, NY (NPI 1720186414).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720186414
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 207462 (NY)
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
726 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 35 Minutes99232 | 299 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 78 | $144 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 53 | $89 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 51 | $188 |
| 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 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 220 | 59 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 219 | 65 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 150 | 40 |
| Losartan Potassium | 118 | 38 |
| Lisinopril | 118 | 34 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 102 | 26 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-20
- Last updated
- 2025-06-24
- Certified
- 2025-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shankar Sadhwani's NPI number?
- Shankar Sadhwani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720186414, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shankar Sadhwani's specialty?
- Shankar Sadhwani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shankar Sadhwani located?
- Shankar Sadhwani's practice location on file with NPPES is 8635 Queens Blvd, Elmhurst, NY 11373-4434.
- What is Shankar Sadhwani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shankar Sadhwani is (718) 898-9154.
- Does Shankar Sadhwani accept Medicare?
- Shankar Sadhwani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shankar Sadhwani's NPI active?
- Yes — Shankar Sadhwani's NPI (1720186414) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.