DR. PRAGYNA SHANKAR-SEETHARAM M.D.
NPI 1568633782
Anesthesiology in Phoenix, AZ

Q: What is Pragyna Shankar-seetharam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pragyna Shankar-seetharam is 1568633782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2008.

Q: What is Pragyna Shankar-seetharam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Active since March 14, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 1600, PHOENIX, AZ 85004(602) 262-8900 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2016, Sep 14, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Dr. Pragyna Shankar-seetharam M.d. NPPES

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

DR. PRAGYNA SHANKAR-SEETHARAM M.D. (NPI 1568633782) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Phoenix, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (43048) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of George Washington University School Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1568633782

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PRAGYNA SHANKAR-SEETHARAMCredential: M.D.

Location Address1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 1600Phoenix, AZ 85004-4527

Mailing Address1850 N Central Ave, Suite 1600Phoenix, AZ 85004-4527 · (602) 262-8900

Phone(602) 262-8900

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSGeorge Washington University School Of MedicineGraduated 2003

Enumeration DateMarch 14, 2008

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20162 updates tracked since enumeration

✔ NPI 1568633782 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in AZ · 43048

Definition

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207LP3000X · License A98020 (CA)

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, Phoenix, AZ 85004

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PINZ193317AZ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc, Oscar Health Plan, 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

Dr. Pragyna Shankar-seetharam M.d. 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 ID547329104

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110118000611

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Pragyna Shankar-seetharam reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc.

15 mi

Anesthesiology

2262 E ROSE GARDEN LN
Phoenix, AZ 85024

Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
518 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1285660704 (954) 939-5000

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

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.

Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670

Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.

11 services11 patients

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Post-Anesthetic Transfer of Care Measure: Procedure Room to a Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

Percentage of patients, regardless of age, who are under the care of an anesthesia practitioner and are admitted to a PACU or other non-ICU location in which a post-anesthetic formal transfer of care protocol or checklist which includes the key transfer of…

99%202 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Pre-operative OSA assessment

Percentage of patients who undergo a surgical procedure in the operating room/procedure room that have a pre-operative assessment for Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

53%748 patients2/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

DR. ERIC L PEDICINI DO

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 262-8900

JAMES CONNOR LOOMIS MD

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 744-4765

CRISTINA SUE DUNLOP MD

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 744-4765

MISS JAIME STUDTMANN NP

Nurse Practitioner (Family)

1850 N CENTRAL AVE
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 262-8900

GARY STUART GOLDBERG MD

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 744-4765

DAVID FRANCIS RIGHI MD

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 262-8900

DR. BRADLEY PORTER GOODSELL D.O.

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, STE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 262-8900

JENNIFER M. FERGESTAD M.D.

Anesthesiology

1850 N CENTRAL AVE, SUITE 1600
PHOENIX, AZ 85004

Maricopa County (602) 744-4765

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 Pragyna Shankar-seetharam's NPI number?

The NPI number for Pragyna Shankar-seetharam is 1568633782. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 14, 2008.

Where is Pragyna Shankar-seetharam located?

Pragyna Shankar-seetharam practices at 1850 N Central Ave Suite 1600, Phoenix, AZ 85004. The listed phone number is (602) 262-8900.

What is Pragyna Shankar-seetharam's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Pragyna Shankar-seetharam enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Pragyna Shankar-seetharam 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Pragyna Shankar-seetharam's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Pragyna Shankar-seetharam reassigns Medicare benefits to Valley Anesthesiology Consultants, Inc. (Phoenix, AZ). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Pragyna Shankar-seetharam's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Pragyna Shankar-seetharam accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, Inc and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Pragyna Shankar-seetharam 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 Pragyna Shankar-seetharam was last updated on September 27, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 years 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.