DR. VANDANA SHRIKANTH MD
NPI 1174771679
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since September 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1415 CALIFORNIA ST, HOUSTON, TX 77006(832) 548-5000(713) 559-3255 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Vandana Shrikanth Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. VANDANA SHRIKANTH MD (NPI 1174771679) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6842) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174771679
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VANDANA SHRIKANTHCredential: MD
Location Address1415 CALIFORNIA STHouston, TX 77006-2602
Mailing AddressPo Box 66308Houston, TX 77266-6308 · (832) 548-5000 · Fax (713) 559-3255
Fax(713) 559-3255
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateSeptember 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 2025
NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2025
NPI 1174771679 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License Licensed in TX · P6842
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1415 CALIFORNIA ST, Houston, TX 77006

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Vandana Karanala

Other Identifiers 1

OtherP6842TX · Texas Medical License

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Vandana Shrikanth Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3072824887
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151026002020
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77006 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$185.46 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Marriage & Family Therapist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Dentist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Social Worker (Clinical)
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Pediatrics
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Optometrist
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006
Pediatrics
1415 CALIFORNIA ST
HOUSTON, TX 77006

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Vandana Shrikanth's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vandana Shrikanth is 1174771679. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 9, 2008. The provider is also known as Vandana Karanala.

Where is Vandana Shrikanth located?

Vandana Shrikanth practices at 1415 California St, Houston, TX 77006. The listed phone number is (832) 548-5000.

What is Vandana Shrikanth's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vandana Shrikanth enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vandana Shrikanth is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Vandana Shrikanth accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Vandana Shrikanth as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vandana Shrikanth was last updated on November 18, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.