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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
12 Cromwell Dr
Orono, ME 044733639
(207) 907-1000

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$235
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Abbvie INC. 2 $235.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$235

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
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.