Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Shankar Sanka, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · San Antonio, TX
- NPI 1851395495
- Accepts Medicare
- 31 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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12446 West Ave Ste 200
San Antonio, TX 782162530
(210) 729-2262
fax (210) 729-7290 - Mailing address
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303 Cavayo Trl
Helotes, TX 780234497
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 22, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 1995 — 31 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #200301411
- Medicaid
- NC #89136C9
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1851395495. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,438
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$276,860
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 1,285 | 333 | $114 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 506 | 153 | $75 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 382 | 357 | $166 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 254 | 238 | $110 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 11 | 11 | $78 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 172 peers in this city , average services per provider: 137. This provider delivers 18× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$111
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $110.53 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
157
Patients
28
Total drug cost
$15,566
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 59 | 28 | $543 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 23 | 0 | $13,824 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 19 | 0 | $82 |
| Nifedipine Er (Nifedipine) | Brand | 17 | 0 | $392 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 14 | 0 | $110 |
| Fluconazole | Generic | 13 | 0 | $493 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 12 | 0 | $122 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Shankar Sanka's medical specialty?
Dr. Shankar Sanka practices Internal Medicine Physician in San Antonio, TX.
Where does Dr. Shankar Sanka practice?
Dr. Shankar Sanka practices at 12446 West Ave Ste 200, San Antonio, TX 782162530. Office phone: 2107292262.
What is Dr. Shankar Sanka's NPI?
Dr. Shankar Sanka's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851395495, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shankar Sanka accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shankar Sanka accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shankar Sanka commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.