Physician Profile
Shail Thanki, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thanki
Shail Thanki, M.D. practices neurology in Lafayette, LA. According to Medicare claims data, Shail cared for 914 Medicare patients across 1,036 services. The services billed most often include initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes, and ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (337) 289-8282
- Email not available
Practice Locations
136 HOSPITAL DR STE 100
Lafayette, LA 70503
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Alzheimer's disease
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neuropathy
- Parkinson's disease
Headache and facial pain
- Tension headaches
- Trigeminal neuralgia
Memory and cognition
- Mild cognitive impairment
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
- Brain aneurysm
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
- Sciatica
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
- Cervical radiculopathy
Spine, brain injury, and functional
- Bell's palsy
- Concussion
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,036 services · 914 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36226 |
57 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36224 |
53 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36223 |
45 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Insertion of tube into external neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36227 |
39 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Occlusion of central nervous system or spinal cord artery | Procedure | 61624 |
26 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Insertion of tube into chest artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist | Procedure | 36225 |
25 | Too few peers to compare |
| Removal of blood clot and injection to dissolve blood clot from head artery using fluoroscopic guidance | Procedure | 61645 |
21 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access | Imaging | 76937 |
94 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Imaging of blood vessel | Imaging | 75898 |
44 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| 3d radiographic procedure with computerized image postprocessing | Imaging | 76377 |
39 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other neurologists in Lafayette 6
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 22 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist 6
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Shail Thanki?
Shail Thanki is a neurologist in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Shail Thanki's address?
Shail Thanki is listed at 136 Hospital Dr Ste 100, Lafayette, LA 70503. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Shail Thanki?
The number on file is (337) 289-8282. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Shail Thanki's NPI number?
Shail Thanki's National Provider Identifier is 1154772218. 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
Where did Shail Thanki train?
Shail Thanki attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Shail Thanki been practicing?
Shail Thanki has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Shail Thanki perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Shail Thanki performs procedures including insertion of tube into brain artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist, insertion of tube into internal neck artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist and insertion of tube into intracranial artery for diagnosis or treatment with review by radiologist; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access and imaging of blood vessel; provides treatments such as use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Shail Thanki confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shail Thanki. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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