SHANKAR A. SHETTY MD – NPI #1396857793
Internal Medicine
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.
SHANKAR SHETTY is a physician located in TALLAHASSEE, FL. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1396857793 to SHANKAR SHETTY on August 31, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.
The NPI profile was previously updated about 19 years ago on Jul 08, 2007. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for SHANKAR SHETTY below.
NPI Profile for
SHANKAR A. SHETTY
(about 20 years ago)
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32307 Phone: (850) 599-3777 Fax: (850) 599-3742
Identifiers for SHANKAR SHETTY
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| Description | Issuer | State | Identifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEDICAID | FL | 0688177 |
A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.
| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 207R00000X - Internal Medicine (Primary) |
FL | ME43522 |
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