Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ashok Kanthawar, M.D.

Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Shelbyville, KY

  • NPI 1750350260
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 39 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
720 Hospital Dr Ste 201
Shelbyville, KY 400651798
(502) 895-8970
Additional location
1360 W 5Th St
London, KY 407411615
(606) 877-1575
fax (606) 877-1582
Mailing address
Po Box 909
Louisville, KY 402010909

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 8, 2024
Year of graduation
1987 — 39 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207RG0100X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Kentucky #37920
Medicaid
KY #64050925

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1750350260. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
597
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$77,971
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 170 118 $120
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 111 111 $157
43239 Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 80 79 $92
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 69 62 $84
45385 Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare 55 55 $237
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 54 54 $104
45380 Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope 33 33 $154
43235 Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope 14 12 $107
G0105 Colorectal cancer screening; colonoscopy on individual at high risk 11 11 $163

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 66. This provider delivers 9.0× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$202
Transactions
11
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC 4 $72.25
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. 2 $33.75
Janssen Biotech, Inc. 1 $21.62
Madrigal Pharmaceuticals 1 $21.58
Echosens North America, Inc. 1 $20.22
EVOKE PHARMA, INC. 1 $17.86
Ardelyx, Inc. 1 $14.77

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$202

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
992
Patients
470
Total drug cost
$77,006
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Lactulose Generic 231 77 $8,053
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 149 38 $1,518
Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kcl) Brand 125 124 $1,913
Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 86 84 $5,214
Azathioprine Generic 71 13 $5,396
Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) Brand 66 64 $11,497
Mesalamine Er (Mesalamine) Brand 43 0 $10,410
Suprep (Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfates) Brand 37 37 $3,871
Linzess (Linaclotide) Brand 36 0 $23,740
Spironolactone Generic 33 11 $576

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ashok Kanthawar's medical specialty?
Dr. Ashok Kanthawar practices Gastroenterology Physician in Shelbyville, KY.
Where does Dr. Ashok Kanthawar practice?
Dr. Ashok Kanthawar practices at 720 Hospital Dr Ste 201, Shelbyville, KY 400651798. Office phone: 5028958970.
What is Dr. Ashok Kanthawar's NPI?
Dr. Ashok Kanthawar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1750350260, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ashok Kanthawar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ashok Kanthawar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ashok Kanthawar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.