ISHWARA R. SANKARA MD – NPI #1316154370
Psychiatry & Neurology

The medical subspecialty of Neurocritical Care is devoted to the comprehensive, multisystem care of the critically-ill neurological patient. Like other intensivists, the neurointensivist generally assumes the primary role for coordinating the care of his or her patients in the ICU, both the neurological and medical management of the patient. They may also provide consultative services for these patients as requested within the health system.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

ISHWARA SANKARA is a psychiatry & neurologist located in FORT WORTH, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316154370 to ISHWARA SANKARA on May 17, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084A2900X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurocritical Care

The NPI profile was previously updated about 6 years ago on Mar 23, 2020. 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 ISHWARA SANKARA below.

NPI Profile for
ISHWARA R. SANKARA

NPI Number
1316154370
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ISHWARA R. SANKARA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1325 PENNSYLVANIA AVE STE 890
FORT WORTH, TX 76104-2145
Phone: (817) 250-4280 Fax: (817) 250-4281
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 23, 2020

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ISHWARA SANKARA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRR MEDICARESCCJ2703
MEDICAIDSC298056
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
2084A2900X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurocritical Care (Primary)		 TX P3577
2084N0400X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Neurology		 TX P3577
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 SC 29805

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

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
ISHWARA SANKARA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TEXAS HEALTH HARRIS METHODIST HOSPITAL FORT WORTH
      1301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
      FORT WORTH, TX 76104
    • TEXAS HEALTH HUGULEY HOSPITAL FORT WORTH SOUTH
      11801 SOUTH FREEWAY
      BURLESON, TX 76028

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