Shanti Akasapu, MD
NPI 1912357005 · Internal Medicine Physician · Covington, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shanti Akasapu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Covington, LA (NPI 1912357005).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1912357005
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 322964 (LA)
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
10 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
74 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 57 | $139 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 17 | $176 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $139–$176 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 109 | 58 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 98 | 53 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 66 | 30 |
| Lisinopril | 48 | 22 |
| Gabapentin | 47 | 26 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 41 | 21 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$116 across 1 record (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)
- 71192 Highway 21 Ste 100Covington, LA 70433-7161Phone: (985) 871-6020Fax: (985) 898-7977
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-06-20
- Last updated
- 2026-05-01
- Certified
- 2026-05-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shanti Akasapu's NPI number?
- Shanti Akasapu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912357005, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shanti Akasapu's specialty?
- Shanti Akasapu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shanti Akasapu located?
- Shanti Akasapu's practice location on file with NPPES is 130 Lakeview Cir, Covington, LA 70433-7512.
- What is Shanti Akasapu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shanti Akasapu is (985) 892-6858.
- Does Shanti Akasapu accept Medicare?
- Shanti Akasapu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shanti Akasapu's NPI active?
- Yes — Shanti Akasapu's NPI (1912357005) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.