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Alpana Shekhar, MD

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About Dr. Shekhar

Alpana Shekhar, MD is a healthcare provider in Santa Clara, CA specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, the services billed most often include routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. This provider record is associated with NPI 1609953546.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1990

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 85696CurrentExpires Mar 2027Since 2004
NPINational Provider Identifier
1609953546Issued 2006

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Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What is Dr. Shekhar's specialty?

Dr. Shekhar is an internist in Santa Clara, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

Where can I find Dr. Shekhar?

Dr. Shekhar is listed at 710 Lawrence Expy, Santa Clara, CA 95051. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How do I contact Dr. Shekhar?

The number on file is (408) 851-1000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Shekhar's NPI number?

Dr. Shekhar's National Provider Identifier is 1609953546. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Shekhar's medical education?

Dr. Shekhar attended Other, graduating in 1990. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Shekhar been practicing?

Dr. Shekhar has 36 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1990, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What is Dr. Shekhar known for?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shekhar provides treatments such as routine electrocardiogram using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Shekhar confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shekhar. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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