Santosh Shrestha, M.D.
NPI 1942494018 · Psychiatry Physician · Springfield, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Santosh Shrestha, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Springfield, IL (NPI 1942494018).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942494018
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036.125655 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
174 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 | 92 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 57 | $48 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 25 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $48–$122 (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 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clonazepam | 128 | 26 |
| Lorazepam | 113 | 27 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 44 | 11 |
| Alprazolam | 41 | 11 |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 37 | — |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 35 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 710 N 8th StSpringfield, IL 62702-6324Phone: (217) 525-1064Fax: (217) 525-1503
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-31
- Last updated
- 2024-10-16
- Certified
- 2024-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Santosh Shrestha's NPI number?
- Santosh Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942494018, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Santosh Shrestha's specialty?
- Santosh Shrestha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Santosh Shrestha located?
- Santosh Shrestha's practice location on file with NPPES is 319 E Madison St Fl 3, Springfield, IL 62701-1035.
- What is Santosh Shrestha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Santosh Shrestha is (217) 545-8000.
- Does Santosh Shrestha accept Medicare?
- Santosh Shrestha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Santosh Shrestha's NPI active?
- Yes — Santosh Shrestha's NPI (1942494018) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.