Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Uday Shankar, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Internal Medicine Physician · Waterbury, CT
- NPI 1578849519
- Accepts Medicare
- 22 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
3801 E Main St Fl 2
Waterbury, CT 06705
(203) 709-4001 - Additional location
-
20900 Biscayne Blvd, Division of Hospital Medicine
Aventura, FL 331801407
(201) 706-1164
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2011 — 15 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 28, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Connecticut #62492 · New York #003922
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578849519. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
388
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$52,211
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 54 | 53 | $180 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 53 | 52 | $94 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 52 | 37 | $82 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 39 | 34 | $132 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 36 | 35 | $93 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 32 | 32 | $240 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 27 | 26 | $241 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 25 | 25 | $80 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 20 | 20 | $175 | |
74328 |
Review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope | 14 | 11 | $24 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 6 peers in Waterbury Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 50. This provider delivers 7.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,297
Transactions
24
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 11 | $943.05 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 6 | $194.39 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 3 | $82.74 | |
| Intercept Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 1 | $22.31 | |
| Celltrion USA INC. | 1 | $19.99 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $19.62 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $14.81 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
432
Patients
105
Total drug cost
$84,396
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 201 | 75 | $2,572 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 50 | 13 | $961 |
| Mesalamine | Generic | 41 | 0 | $23,751 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 32 | 0 | $23,855 |
| Famotidine | Generic | 24 | 0 | $412 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 20 | 0 | $812 |
| Gavilyte-C (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 17 | 17 | $297 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $296 |
| Lansoprazole | Generic | 12 | 0 | $437 |
| Creon (Lipase/Protease/Amylase) | Brand | 11 | 0 | $30,511 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Uday Shankar's medical specialty?
Dr. Uday Shankar practices Gastroenterology Physician in Waterbury, CT.
Where does Dr. Uday Shankar practice?
Dr. Uday Shankar practices at 3801 E Main St Fl 2, Waterbury, CT 06705. Office phone: 2037094001.
What is Dr. Uday Shankar's NPI?
Dr. Uday Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578849519, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Uday Shankar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Uday Shankar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Uday Shankar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.