Kala Shankar, MD
NPI 1942416763 · Obstetrics Physician · Neptune, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Obstetrics/Gynecology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kala Shankar, MD is a Obstetrics Physician provider in Neptune, NJ (NPI 1942416763).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942416763
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Obstetrics PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA08038000 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
2 documented practice locations
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 101 2nd StLakewood, NJ 08701-3324Phone: (732) 363-6655Fax: (732) 363-6656
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-16
- Last updated
- 2026-05-29
- Certified
- 2026-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kala Shankar's NPI number?
- Kala Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942416763, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kala Shankar's specialty?
- Kala Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Obstetrics Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kala Shankar located?
- Kala Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753-4488.
- What is Kala Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kala Shankar is (732) 776-3790.
- Does Kala Shankar accept Medicare?
- Kala Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kala Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Kala Shankar's NPI (1942416763) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.