DIKSHITHA M SHANKAR DMD
NPI 1881487130
Dentist - General Practice in Silver Spring, MD

Q: What is Dikshitha Shankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dikshitha Shankar is 1881487130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2025.

Q: What is Dikshitha Shankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dikshitha Shankar was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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 May 28, 2025

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, SILVER SPRING, MD 20901(844) 796-2797 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 9, 2025, May 28, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

On this page

About Dikshitha M Shankar Dmd NPPES

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

DIKSHITHA M SHANKAR DMD (NPI 1881487130) is an individual general practice provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in District Of Columbia (DEN2001565) and active in the NPI registry since May 2025. She maintains a secondary practice location in Washington.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881487130

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X

Provider Legal NameDIKSHITHA M SHANKARCredential: DMD

Location Address344 UNIVERSITY BLVD WSilver Spring, MD 20901-1948

Mailing Address1100 Alabama Ave SeWashington, DC 20032-4542 · (202) 299-5610

Phone(844) 796-2797

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateMay 28, 2025

Last NPPES UpdateJune 9, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1881487130 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers

Taxonomy Code1223G0001X

License✔ Licensed in DC · DEN2001565

Definition

A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, Silver Spring, MD 20901

Open in Google Maps ↗

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11100 Alabama Ave SEWashington, DC 20032-4542 · Phone (202) 299-5610

Accepted Insurance

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

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.

TRANG NGUYEN

Dentist

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (301) 547-3191

ERNESTO AFRICANO MD AND ASSOCIATES LLC

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, SUITE 211
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (301) 592-1700

DR. LUZ MARIA LOPEZ-CORREA M.D.

Family Medicine

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W, #215
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (301) 681-5111

ANDREA ZAWATSKY

Social Worker (Clinical)

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (301) 633-1108

STEPHANIE PENIX MD

Pediatrics

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (202) 483-8196

JENNIFER STEIGER

Social Worker

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (301) 461-5878

JACQUELYN MARIE SMITH LMSW

Social Worker

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (202) 483-8196

MARY'S CENTER FOR MATERNAL AND CHILD CARE INC

Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))

344 UNIVERSITY BLVD W
SILVER SPRING, MD 20901

Montgomery County (202) 483-8196

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 Dikshitha Shankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dikshitha Shankar is 1881487130. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 28, 2025.

Where is Dikshitha Shankar located?

Dikshitha Shankar practices at 344 University Blvd W, Silver Spring, MD 20901. The listed phone number is (844) 796-2797.

What is Dikshitha Shankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

What insurance does Dikshitha Shankar accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Humana list Dikshitha 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dikshitha Shankar was last updated on June 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.