VIDYASHANKAR R. PONNATHPUR MD – NPI #1588608103
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

VIDYASHANKAR PONNATHPUR is a physician located in EAST STROUDSBURG, PA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1588608103 to VIDYASHANKAR PONNATHPUR on June 15, 2006. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RC0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 05, 2025. 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 VIDYASHANKAR PONNATHPUR below.

NPI Profile for
VIDYASHANKAR R. PONNATHPUR

NPI Number
1588608103
Enumeration Date

(about 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
VIDYASHANKAR R. PONNATHPUR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
235 E BROWN ST
EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
Phone: (272) 212-4000 Fax: (570) 424-6631
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 05, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for VIDYASHANKAR PONNATHPUR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCPAPO99417
medicaidPA0017414180001
Taxonomy Code(s)

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
207RC0000X
- Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease (Primary)		 PA MD067991L

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
VIDYASHANKAR PONNATHPUR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL
      1200 SOUTH CEDAR CREST BOULEVARD
      ALLENTOWN, PA 18103
    • LEHIGH VALLEY HOSPITAL - POCONO
      206 EAST BROWN STREET
      EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - ANDERSON CAMPUS
      1872 ST LUKE'S BLVD
      EASTON, PA 18045
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL - MONROE CAMPUS
      100 ST LUKE'S LANE
      STROUDSBURG, PA 18360
    • ST LUKE'S HOSPITAL BETHLEHEM
      801 OSTRUM STREET
      BETHLEHEM, PA 18015

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