DR. SHEKAR MURTHY MD
NPI 1518030428
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Bronx, NY

Active since November 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
234 E 149TH ST, BRONX, NY 10451(718) 579-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Shekar Murthy Md NPPES

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

DR. SHEKAR MURTHY MD (NPI 1518030428) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Bronx, New York, licensed in New York (263377) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center, and is a graduate of Other (1989).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518030428
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHEKAR MURTHYCredential: MD
Location Address234 E 149TH STBronx, NY 10451-5504
Mailing Address67 Blanchard AvenueDobbs Ferry, NY 10522-2608
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1989
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 2025
NPI 1518030428 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in NY · 263377
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
234 E 149TH ST, Bronx, NY 10451

Other Identifiers 1

OtherLICENSE NUMBERNY · 002494

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. Shekar Murthy 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 ID5395830772
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071001000017
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 3

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 moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
58 services46 patients
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.
25 services17 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Bronx, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330080
Location234 East 149th StreetBronx, NY 10451 · Bronx County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10451 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Dermatology
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Social Worker (Clinical)
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Emergency Medicine
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Physician Assistant
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
234 E 149TH ST
BRONX, NY 10451

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 Shekar Murthy's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shekar Murthy is 1518030428. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.

Where is Shekar Murthy located?

Shekar Murthy practices at 234 E 149th St, Bronx, NY 10451. The listed phone number is (718) 579-5000.

What is Shekar Murthy's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Shekar Murthy enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shekar Murthy 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.

Is Shekar Murthy affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shekar Murthy is affiliated with Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

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