Shankar Santhanam, MD
NPI 1982691432 · Family Medicine Physician · Lawrenceville, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shankar Santhanam, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lawrenceville, NJ (NPI 1982691432).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982691432
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25MA07943800 (NJ)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
654 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 140 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 139 | $96 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 88 | $32 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 86 | $20 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 59 | $54 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 116 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 203 | 63 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 138 | 40 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 117 | 43 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 107 | 44 |
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 90 | 18 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 88 | 26 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,503 across 51 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-09-30
- Last updated
- 2014-09-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shankar Santhanam's NPI number?
- Shankar Santhanam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982691432, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shankar Santhanam's specialty?
- Shankar Santhanam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shankar Santhanam located?
- Shankar Santhanam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1950 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648.
- What is Shankar Santhanam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shankar Santhanam is (609) 392-6366.
- Does Shankar Santhanam accept Medicare?
- Shankar Santhanam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shankar Santhanam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shankar Santhanam's NPI (1982691432) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-09-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.