Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Asha Shrestha, MD
Rheumatology Physician (CMS: Rheumatology) · Orono, ME
- NPI 1336378405
- Accepts Medicare
- 18 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
12 Cromwell Dr
Orono, ME 044733639
(207) 907-1000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 15, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 2008 — 18 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RR0500X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Maine #MD20080
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336378405. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
37,050
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$697,706
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J3262 |
Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg | 24,072 | 11 | $6 | |
J0129 |
Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) | 7,100 | 15 | $42 | |
J0897 |
Injection, denosumab, 1 mg | 1,560 | 15 | $23 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 640 | 358 | $146 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 481 | 313 | $8 | |
86140 |
Measurement c-reactive protein for detection of infection or inflammation | 456 | 301 | $5 | |
85652 |
Red blood cell sedimentation rate, to detect inflammation, automated | 447 | 300 | $3 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 321 | 218 | $8 | |
80053 |
Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals | 231 | 182 | $10 | |
96413 |
Administration of chemotherapy into vein, 1 hour or less | 210 | 41 | $159 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Orono Rheumatology Physician, average services per provider: 1,001. This provider delivers 37× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$235
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $235.27 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,404
Patients
740
Total drug cost
$1,347,346
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | Generic | 534 | 174 | $44,236 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 466 | 152 | $6,383 |
| Methotrexate (Methotrexate Sodium) | Brand | 416 | 118 | $20,305 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 146 | 40 | $2,128 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 144 | 58 | $2,492 |
| Enbrel Sureclick (Etanercept) | Brand | 103 | 14 | $794,581 |
| Leflunomide | Generic | 94 | 24 | $10,664 |
| Alendronate Sodium | Generic | 92 | 29 | $1,237 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 90 | 33 | $505 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | Generic | 65 | 21 | $2,842 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Asha Shrestha's medical specialty?
Dr. Asha Shrestha practices Rheumatology Physician in Orono, ME.
Where does Dr. Asha Shrestha practice?
Dr. Asha Shrestha practices at 12 Cromwell Dr, Orono, ME 044733639. Office phone: 2079071000.
What is Dr. Asha Shrestha's NPI?
Dr. Asha Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336378405, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Asha Shrestha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Asha Shrestha accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Asha Shrestha commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J3262); Injection, abatacept, 10 mg (code may be used for medicare when drug administered under the direct supervision of a physician, not for use when drug is self administered) (HCPCS J0129); Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (HCPCS J0897). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.