Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shankar Awasthi, M.D.

Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Towson, MD

  • NPI 1487901518
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 17 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6701 N Charles St
Towson, MD 212046808
(443) 849-8046
Mailing address
Po Box 418953
Boston, MA 022418953

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 11, 2016
Year of graduation
2009 — 17 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207R00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0077793
Medicaid
MD #517300100

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1487901518. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,281
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$162,218
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 843 367 $124
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 201 197 $120
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 133 133 $179
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 55 48 $83
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 27 27 $134
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 22 22 $75

In context: peer comparison

Among 31 peers in Towson Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 157. This provider delivers 8.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
114
Patients
58
Total drug cost
$16,377
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 26 14 $14,079
Hydralazine Hcl Generic 17 0 $195
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 13 11 $98
Carvedilol Generic 13 0 $98
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 12 11 $69
Amiodarone Hcl Generic 11 0 $1,718
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 11 11 $92
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 11 11 $29

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Shankar Awasthi's medical specialty?
Dr. Shankar Awasthi practices Internal Medicine Physician in Towson, MD.
Where does Dr. Shankar Awasthi practice?
Dr. Shankar Awasthi practices at 6701 N Charles St, Towson, MD 212046808. Office phone: 4438498046.
What is Dr. Shankar Awasthi's NPI?
Dr. Shankar Awasthi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487901518, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shankar Awasthi accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shankar Awasthi accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shankar Awasthi commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.