Physician Profile

Shankar Lakshman, MD

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About Dr. Lakshman

Based in Pasadena, CA, Shankar Lakshman, MD is listed in the NPI registry under plastic & reconstructive surgery. Shankar is also listed as specializing in specialist and surgery. Medicare claims data shows Shankar provided 81 services to 41 patients. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more.

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Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1998

Specialty

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Primary)
Surgery (Additional)
Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (Additional)

Credentials & Licensing

CA licenseA91704
NPI1699799023
NPI issued07/27/2006

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

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 does Dr. Lakshman specialize in?

Dr. Lakshman is a plastic & reconstructive surgeon in Pasadena, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery”.

NPI registry

Where is Dr. Lakshman located?

Dr. Lakshman is listed at 10 Congress St Suite # 360, Pasadena, CA 91105. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Lakshman's phone number?

The number on file is (626) 683-9080. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.

NPI registry

What is the NPI for Dr. Lakshman?

Dr. Lakshman's National Provider Identifier is 1699799023. 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 Dr. Lakshman go to medical school?

Dr. Lakshman attended Other, graduating in 1998. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How much experience does Dr. Lakshman have?

Dr. Lakshman has 28 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1998, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What does Dr. Lakshman do most often?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Lakshman the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Is Dr. Lakshman's profile verified?

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

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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.