Nilima Shukla, M.D.
NPI 1922189877 · Psychiatry Physician · Gastonia, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nilima Shukla, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Gastonia, NC (NPI 1922189877).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922189877
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 33303 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
756 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 250 | $61 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, Read By Direct Observation80305 | 126 | $12 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 113 | $80 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 107 | $104 |
| Psychotherapy, 1 Hour90837 | 84 | $142 |
| Psychotherapy, 30 Minutes90832 | 76 | $75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 41 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Alprazolam | 132 | 40 |
| Clonazepam | 122 | 26 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 107 | 29 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 92 | 31 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 82 | 22 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 81 | 16 |
| Lamotrigine | 73 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,861 across 147 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)
- 1610 E Marion St Ste 250Shelby, NC 28150-4982Phone: (704) 480-1882Fax: (704) 480-1832
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-18
- Last updated
- 2023-05-20
- Certified
- 2023-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nilima Shukla's NPI number?
- Nilima Shukla's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922189877, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nilima Shukla's specialty?
- Nilima Shukla is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nilima Shukla located?
- Nilima Shukla's practice location on file with NPPES is 1530 Union Rd Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-2201.
- What is Nilima Shukla's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nilima Shukla is (704) 867-6188.
- Does Nilima Shukla accept Medicare?
- Nilima Shukla is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nilima Shukla's NPI active?
- Yes — Nilima Shukla's NPI (1922189877) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.