Shankar Ganti, MD
NPI 1972978153 · Pain Medicine Physician · Sarasota, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pain Management · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shankar Ganti, MD is a Pain Medicine Physician provider in Sarasota, FL (NPI 1972978153).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972978153
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 156993-1 (NY)
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
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 196 | 39 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 109 | 35 |
| Gabapentin | 87 | 23 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 76 | 16 |
| Ibuprofen | 60 | 18 |
| Morphine Sulfatebrand: Morphine Sulfate Er | 30 | — |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 19 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-12-14
- Last updated
- 2025-07-18
- Certified
- 2025-07-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shankar Ganti's NPI number?
- Shankar Ganti's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972978153, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shankar Ganti's specialty?
- Shankar Ganti is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shankar Ganti located?
- Shankar Ganti's practice location on file with NPPES is 1507 S Tuttle Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239-2608.
- What is Shankar Ganti's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shankar Ganti is (301) 722-0484.
- Does Shankar Ganti accept Medicare?
- Shankar Ganti is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shankar Ganti's NPI active?
- Yes — Shankar Ganti's NPI (1972978153) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.