Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shantha Kumar, M.D.

Cardiovascular Disease Physician (CMS: Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) · Specialist · Apache Junction, AZ

  • NPI 1396768958
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
99 S Gold Dr
Apache Junction, AZ 851205035
(480) 962-0101
fax (480) 962-0202
Additional location
7615 E Baseline RD Ste 101
Mesa, AZ 852092000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 12, 2024
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RC0000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #23951

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396768958. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
9,017
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,150,564
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 1,326 546 $121
93000 Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 756 502 $14
99349 Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 622 168 $124
J2785 Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg 520 129 $53
93306 Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 349 328 $188
93798 Outpatient heart rehabilitation with electrocardiogram (ecg) monitoring, quality health care professional services 336 20 $25
99457 Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes 328 135 $47
A9500 Technetium tc-99m sestamibi, diagnostic, per study dose 312 156 $147
93793 Anticoagulant management of patient taking warfarin 249 15 $11
99454 Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 244 65 $47

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Apache Junction Cardiovascular Disease Physician, average services per provider: 112. This provider delivers 81× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$564
Transactions
23
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Ge Healthcare 4 $183.80
Medtronic, INC. 4 $85.06
Boston Scientific Corporation 4 $75.41
Abbott Laboratories 3 $64.97
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 3 $61.81
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC 1 $20.97
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. 1 $19.38
Abiomed 1 $18.32
Kestra Medical Technology Services, INC. 1 $18.22
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 1 $16.53

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$564

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,114
Patients
1,095
Total drug cost
$581,193
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 377 127 $4,318
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 343 105 $391,758
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 307 108 $2,144
Losartan Potassium Generic 255 93 $4,350
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 249 103 $3,946
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 246 83 $8,114
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 230 88 $1,652
Lisinopril Generic 224 73 $2,238
Carvedilol Generic 208 68 $2,162
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 192 77 $3,384

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Shantha Kumar's medical specialty?
Dr. Shantha Kumar practices Cardiovascular Disease Physician in Apache Junction, AZ.
Where does Dr. Shantha Kumar practice?
Dr. Shantha Kumar practices at 99 S Gold Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 851205035. Office phone: 4809620101.
What is Dr. Shantha Kumar's NPI?
Dr. Shantha Kumar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396768958, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shantha Kumar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shantha Kumar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shantha Kumar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (HCPCS 93000); Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99349). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.