PRASHANT V. SHANKAR MD – NPI #1134353378
Radiology

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Radiology

PRASHANT SHANKAR is a radiologist located in ATLANTA, GA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1134353378 to PRASHANT SHANKAR on May 02, 2009. 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 2085R0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Radiology, specializing in Diagnostic Radiology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on May 06, 2019. 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 PRASHANT SHANKAR below.

NPI Profile for
PRASHANT V. SHANKAR

NPI Number
1134353378
Enumeration Date

(more than 17 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PRASHANT V. SHANKAR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
1000 JOHNSON FERRY RD
ATLANTA, GA 30342
Phone: (404) 851-6323 Fax: (404) 303-3747
Mailing address
5605 GLENRIDGE DR STE 325
ATLANTA, GA 30342-1365
Phone: (678) 553-7783 Fax: (678) 553-7793
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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
2085R0202X
- Radiology / Diagnostic Radiology (Primary)		 GA 074549
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 NC 156682

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

Education
EMORY UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2009
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
PRASHANT SHANKAR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL
      1000 JOHNSON FERRY ROAD, NE
      ATLANTA, GA 30342
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL CHEROKEE
      450 NORTHSIDE CHEROKEE BOULEVARD
      CANTON, GA 30115
    • NORTHSIDE HOSPITAL FORSYTH
      1200 NORTHSIDE FORSYTH DRIVE
      CUMMING, GA 30041

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