Uday Shankar, M.D.
NPI 1881660538 · Gastroenterology Physician · Hazard, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Uday Shankar, M.D. is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Hazard, KY (NPI 1881660538).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881660538
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 27169 (KY)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
317 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 | 102 | $115 |
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 54 | $80 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 41 | $150 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 35 | $138 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 32 | $118 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 417 | 166 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 90 | 35 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 66 | 30 |
| Dexlansoprazolebrand: Dexlansoprazole Dr | 55 | 26 |
| Omeprazole | 38 | 19 |
| Linaclotidebrand: Linzess | 36 | 14 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 22 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20,745 across 106 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)
- 200 Medical Center DrSuite 2bHazard, KY 41701-9466Phone: (606) 439-3952Fax: (606) 439-0154
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-23
- Last updated
- 2019-04-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uday Shankar's NPI number?
- Uday Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881660538, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Uday Shankar's specialty?
- Uday Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Uday Shankar located?
- Uday Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 Medical Center Dr Ste 3n, Hazard, KY 41701-9478.
- What is Uday Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Uday Shankar is (606) 439-6779.
- Does Uday Shankar accept Medicare?
- Uday Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Uday Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Uday Shankar's NPI (1881660538) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.