Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Shanker Polsani, M.D.,
Hematology & Oncology Physician (CMS: Hematology/Oncology) · Hematology & Oncology Physician · Covington, GA
- NPI 1184853178
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 98.5 / 100 · 2023
- 29 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
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5126 Hospital Dr Ne
Covington, GA 300142566
(770) 786-7053 - Additional location
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2100 Stantonsburg RD
Greenville, NC 27834
(252) 847-2659
fax (252) 847-8304 - Mailing address
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2100 Stantonsburg RD
Greenville, NC 278342818
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 21, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RH0003X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Georgia #89973 · North Carolina #2015-01476
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1184853178. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
799
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$76,775
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 227 | 115 | $125 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 222 | 121 | $8 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 110 | 74 | $89 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 61 | 61 | $165 | |
99205 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes | 43 | 43 | $213 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 41 | 19 | $117 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 37 | 18 | $78 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 36 | 25 | $170 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 22 | 22 | $171 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Covington Hematology & Oncology Physician, average services per provider: 77. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$1,416
Transactions
48
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 7 | $143.51 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 5 | $116.71 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 5 | $101.71 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $99.78 | |
| Eisai INC. | 4 | $98.17 | |
| Daiichi Sankyo INC. | 4 | $86.63 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 3 | $78.35 | |
| Sirtex Medical INC | 2 | $54.79 | |
| Servier Pharmaceuticals LLC | 3 | $54.22 | |
| Sobi, INC | 2 | $50.43 | |
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, INC | 2 | $43.74 | |
| Alexion Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $43.29 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $38.24 | |
| Tempus Ai, INC | 2 | $36.09 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $33.36 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
516
Patients
191
Total drug cost
$115,884
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Letrozole | Generic | 71 | 19 | $1,135 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | Generic | 56 | 33 | $848 |
| Loperamide (Loperamide Hcl) | Brand | 55 | 37 | $734 |
| Prochlorperazine Maleate | Generic | 52 | 37 | $534 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 43 | 0 | $135 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 37 | 14 | $27,099 |
| Lidocaine-Prilocaine (Lidocaine/Prilocaine) | Brand | 34 | 26 | $508 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 33 | 0 | $293 |
| Xarelto (Rivaroxaban) | Brand | 30 | 0 | $19,674 |
| Mirtazapine | Generic | 26 | 11 | $668 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Shanker Polsani's medical specialty?
Dr. Shanker Polsani practices Hematology & Oncology Physician in Covington, GA.
Where does Dr. Shanker Polsani practice?
Dr. Shanker Polsani practices at 5126 Hospital Dr Ne, Covington, GA 300142566. Office phone: 7707867053.
What is Dr. Shanker Polsani's NPI?
Dr. Shanker Polsani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184853178, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shanker Polsani accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shanker Polsani accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shanker Polsani commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (HCPCS 36415); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.