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DR. SHANKAR N HITTALMANI MD
NPI 1437210879
Emergency Medicine in Sylmar, CA

Active since December 12, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
14445 OLIVEVIEW DR, OLIVEVIEW UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, SYLMAR, CA 91342(818) 364-3632 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Shankar N Hittalmani Md NPPES

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

DR. SHANKAR N HITTALMANI MD (NPI 1437210879) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Sylmar, California, licensed in California (A35513) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1972).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437210879
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHANKAR N HITTALMANICredential: MD
Location Address14445 OLIVEVIEW DR, OLIVEVIEW UCLA MEDICAL CENTERSylmar, CA 91342-1495
Mailing Address14445 Oliveview Dr, Oliveview Ucla Med Center North AnnexSylmar, CA 91342-1495 · (818) 364-3632
Phone(818) 364-3632
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1972
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
✔ NPI 1437210879 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A35513
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License A35513 (CA)
14445 OLIVEVIEW DR, Sylmar, CA 91342
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Shankar N Hittalmani 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 ID4688692981
PECOS Enrollment IDI20051104000536
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.

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
48 services47 patients
Blood test, basic group of blood chemicals (calcium, total) 80048
A basic group blood test measures the levels of certain chemicals in your blood, including calcium. This helps assess your overall health and detect potential problems. The procedure involves drawing a small amount of blood from your arm, which is then analyzed in a lab.
12 services12 patients
Automated urinalysis test 81003
An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.
12 services12 patients
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 85025
A Complete Blood Cell Count is a common test that measures various components of the blood, including red cells (carry oxygen), white cells (fight infection), and platelets (help blood clot). An automated test ensures accuracy. The differential count provides detailed information about white cell types.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91342 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
$96.36 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $24.09 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

83.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.53
Promoting Interoperability91
Improvement Activities40
Cost68.53

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

MR. GASSER MAHGR HATHOUT MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
14445 OLIVEVIEW DR
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Los Angeles County (818) 364-1555
DENISE MARIE ANDREWS-TANG MD
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
14445 OLIVEVIEW DR, OLIVEVIEW UCLA MEDICAL CENTER DEPT OF RADIOLOGY
SYLMAR, CA 91342
Los Angeles County (818) 364-4079

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 Shankar Hittalmani's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shankar Hittalmani is 1437210879. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2006.

Where is Shankar Hittalmani located?

Shankar Hittalmani practices at 14445 Oliveview Dr Oliveview Ucla Medical Center, Sylmar, CA 91342. The listed phone number is (818) 364-3632.

What is Shankar Hittalmani's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Shankar Hittalmani enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shankar Hittalmani 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shankar Hittalmani was last updated on September 11, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.