SHANKAR CHHETRI MD
NPI 1265992820
Internal Medicine in Gastonia, NC

Q: What is Shankar Chhetri's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shankar Chhetri is 1265992820. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 20, 2019.

Q: What is Shankar Chhetri's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shankar Chhetri was last updated on April 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since March 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2525 COURT DR, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 834-2000(704) 834-2500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 29, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 29, 2026, Apr 22, 2026, Sep 3, 2025 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Shankar Chhetri Md NPPES

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

SHANKAR CHHETRI MD (NPI 1265992820) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2025-00839) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Caromont Regional Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1265992820

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameSHANKAR CHHETRICredential: MD

Location Address2525 COURT DRGastonia, NC 28054-2140

Mailing AddressPo Box 744786Atlanta, GA 30374-4786 · (704) 834-2450 · Fax (704) 671-5331

Phone(704) 834-2000

Fax(704) 834-2500

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012

Enumeration DateMarch 20, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateApril 29, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 29, 2026

✔ NPI 1265992820 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2025-00839✔ Licensed in SC · 92541✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-00839

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.

Also ListedInternal Medicine · Sleep MedicineTaxonomy 207RS0012X · License 2025-00839 (NC)

2525 COURT DR, Gastonia, NC 28054

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shankar Chhetri 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 ID3678929270

PECOS Enrollment IDI20260114003001

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Shankar Chhetri reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Caromont Medical Group Inc

Same address

Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine

2525 COURT DR
Gastonia, NC 28054

Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
673 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1073891719 (704) 834-2450

Southeastern Hospitalist Services PC

168 mi

Hospitalist

809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572

Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
529 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1003280108 (843) 692-1000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

133 services61 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

70 services34 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

53 services53 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

23 services23 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Caromont Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Gastonia, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340032

Location2525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28052 · Gaston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.94 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

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.

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.

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