Prithvi Shankar, MD
NPI 1790772838 · Internal Medicine Physician · Modesto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Prithvi Shankar, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Modesto, CA (NPI 1790772838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790772838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A92177 (CA)
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
1,342 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 447 | $92 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 281 | $130 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 139 | $20 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 138 | $20 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 133 | $132 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 215 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 507 | 104 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 488 | 101 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 422 | 104 |
| Lisinopril | 396 | 104 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 393 | 59 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 369 | 115 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,187 across 63 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
- 2005-10-04
- Last updated
- 2014-01-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Prithvi Shankar's NPI number?
- Prithvi Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790772838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Prithvi Shankar's specialty?
- Prithvi Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Prithvi Shankar located?
- Prithvi Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 400 E Orangeburg Ave, Modesto, CA 95350-5342.
- What is Prithvi Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Prithvi Shankar is (209) 578-1600.
- Does Prithvi Shankar accept Medicare?
- Prithvi Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Prithvi Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Prithvi Shankar's NPI (1790772838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-01-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.