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DR. K J SHANKAR MD
NPI 1548296429
Internal Medicine in Arlington, TX

Active since June 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3301 MATLOCK RD, ARLINGTON, TX 76015(682) 509-5012(682) 509-6511 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 10, 2024, Mar 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. K J Shankar Md NPPES

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

DR. K J SHANKAR MD (NPI 1548296429) is an individual internal medicine provider in Arlington, Texas, licensed in Texas (M3385) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Medical City Weatherford, and maintains a secondary practice location in Knoxville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548296429
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. K J SHANKARCredential: MD
Location Address3301 MATLOCK RDArlington, TX 76015-2908
Mailing Address13737 Noel Rd Ste 1500Dallas, TX 75240-1331 · (214) 217-1951 · Fax (866) 858-0622
Phone(682) 509-5012
Fax(682) 509-6511
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJune 23, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 10, 2024
✔ NPI 1548296429 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 TX · M3385✔ Licensed in TN · 43941✔ Licensed in MA · 249826
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 ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 249826 (MA), 43941 (TN)
3301 MATLOCK RD, Arlington, TX 76015
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Koovapudi Jayaram Shankar Md

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12240 Sutherland Ave, Suite 104Knoxville, TN 37919-2333 · Phone (865) 909-0090 ext. 221 · Fax (865) 909-9883

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1512300TN
Medicaid1509009TN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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. K J Shankar 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 ID941270953
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080227000325
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.

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.
633 services163 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
120 services117 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.
104 services45 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.
101 services101 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Medical City Weatherford

Acute Care Hospitals · Weatherford, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450203
Location713 E Anderson StWeatherford, TX 76086 · Parker County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medical City Denton

Acute Care Hospitals · Denton, TX
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450634
Location3535 South I35 EastDenton, TX 76210 · Denton County
Emergency services

Medical City Arlington

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450675
Location3301 Matlock RoadArlington, TX 76015 · Tarrant County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 76015 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
$129.63 typical visit price
range $56.47 – $171.07
Typical copayment $32.40 (range $14.11 – $42.76)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.68 typical visit price
range $18.18 – $139.68
Typical copayment $24.92 (range $4.54 – $34.92)
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.

NICHOLAS KEEVEN MD
Emergency Medicine
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
CHRISTOPHER MICHAEL POWERS MPH, PA-C
Physician Assistant
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 506-4868
LAKSHMI DEVI MORLA
Emergency Medicine
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-3041
ALAN DEIAR ABDULKADER AL-TALABANI M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD, MEDICAL CITY ARLINGTON HOSPITAL
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
DR. RINU VARGHESE MD
Internal Medicine
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
DR. JORIM JOHNSON PARMAR MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (682) 509-6200
DR. SHREYA M SARAF MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (817) 983-3024
MUIZ KHAN TAREEN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
3301 MATLOCK RD
ARLINGTON, TX 76015
Tarrant County (313) 738-1479

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 K Shankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for K Shankar is 1548296429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 23, 2006. The provider is also known as Koovapudi Jayaram Shankar MD.

Where is K Shankar located?

K Shankar practices at 3301 Matlock Rd, Arlington, TX 76015. The listed phone number is (682) 509-5012.

What is K Shankar's specialty?

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

Is K Shankar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. K Shankar 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 K Shankar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list K Shankar 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.

Is K Shankar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, K Shankar is affiliated with Medical City Weatherford, Medical City Denton and Medical City Arlington.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for K Shankar was last updated on December 10, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.