Shilpa Malekar, M.D
NPI 1841422979 · Internal Medicine Physician · Munster, IN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shilpa Malekar, M.D is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Munster, IN (NPI 1841422979).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1841422979
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 125 053934 (IL)
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 tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,937 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 588 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 323 | $109 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 235 | $120 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 137 | $105 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 132 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 118 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 471 | 147 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 417 | 118 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 286 | 92 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 255 | 81 |
| Metformin Hcl | 223 | 69 |
| Losartan Potassium | 196 | 59 |
| Metoprolol Succinate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$676 across 7 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1950 45th StreetSte. 201Munster, IN 46321Phone: (219) 924-2500Fax: (219) 924-2502
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2009-08-24
- Last updated
- 2023-10-11
- Certified
- 2023-10-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shilpa Malekar's NPI number?
- Shilpa Malekar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841422979, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shilpa Malekar's specialty?
- Shilpa Malekar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shilpa Malekar located?
- Shilpa Malekar's practice location on file with NPPES is 761 45th St Ste 123, Munster, IN 46321-2899.
- What is Shilpa Malekar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shilpa Malekar is (219) 924-2500.
- Does Shilpa Malekar accept Medicare?
- Shilpa Malekar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shilpa Malekar's NPI active?
- Yes — Shilpa Malekar's NPI (1841422979) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-10-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.