Physician Profile
Shankar E. Sundaram, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Sundaram
Shankar E. Sundaram, M.D. practices hematology & oncology in San Diego, CA. Shankar is a 1987 graduate of Oakland College of Medicine and Surgery. Shankar is also listed as specializing in internal medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Shankar cared for 199 Medicare patients across 333 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306959358.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (858) 939-6622
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2929 HEALTH CENTER DR
San Diego, CA 92123
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Hematology and Oncology 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
- Anemia
- Blood clots
- Breast cancer
- Colon cancer
- Iron-deficiency anemia
- Leukemia
- Lung cancer
- Lymphoma
- Prostate cancer
Advanced Cancers
Blood & Lymph Disorders
Blood Cancers
Blood Disorders
- Bleeding Disorders
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Blood Clotting Gene Mutation
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Hemochromatosis
- High Platelet Count
- High White Blood Cell Count
- Low Platelets
- Low White Blood Cell Count
- Thick Blood
- Unexplained Bruising
Blood disorders
- Bone Marrow Scarring
- Hemolytic Anemia in Children
- Pre-Myeloma Protein In Blood
- Vitamin B12 deficiency anemia
Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
Digestive Cancers
Endocrine Cancers
Endocrine tumors
Gastrointestinal cancer
General oncology
Genetic Blood Disorders
Gynecologic cancer
Gynecologic Cancers
Head & Neck Cancers
Head and neck cancer
Neurologic Cancers
Oncologic emergencies
Ophthalmologic oncology
Skin cancer
Skin Cancers
Urologic Cancers
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Biopsies & Diagnostics
Blood disorder care
Cancer Therapies
Cancer therapy
- Chemo allergy desensitization
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Radiation oncology consultation
- Spinal chemo injection
Cellular Therapies
Consultations
Diagnostic testing
Hematology Treatments
Imaging
Infusions
Interventional oncology
Supportive Cancer Care
- Bone Strengthening Injections For Cancer
- Pain Management For Cancer
- Red Blood Cell Booster Shot
- White Blood Cell Booster Injection
Supportive cancer care
- Cancer nutrition counseling
- Chemo brain treatment
- Cold cap therapy for hair loss
- Fertility Preservation for Teens Before Cancer Treatment
- Hyperbaric oxygen for radiation damage
- Lymphedema Drainage Therapy
- Palliative cancer care
Surgical & Vascular Access
- Chemo port placement
- Chemo port removal
- Draining lung fluid
- Paracentesis
- PICC line placement coordination
Testing & Genetics
Vascular access care
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
333 services · 199 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Collection of blood sample from implanted device | Procedure | 36591 |
22 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
213 | More often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes | Office visit | 99443 |
29 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
26 | As often as other peers in Hematology & Oncology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Hematology & Oncology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other cancer specialists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other cancer specialists in San Diego 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Collection of blood sample from implanted device 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Shankar E. Sundaram specialize in?
Shankar E. Sundaram is a cancer specialist in San Diego, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Hematology & Oncology”.
NPI registry
Where is Shankar E. Sundaram located?
Shankar E. Sundaram is listed at 2929 Health Center Dr, San Diego, CA 92123. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Shankar E. Sundaram's phone number?
The number on file is (858) 939-6622. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Shankar E. Sundaram's NPI number?
Shankar E. Sundaram's National Provider Identifier is 1306959358. 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 Shankar E. Sundaram train?
Shankar E. Sundaram attended Oakland College of Medicine and Surgery, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Shankar E. Sundaram been practicing?
Shankar E. Sundaram has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Shankar E. Sundaram do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Shankar E. Sundaram performs procedures including collection of blood sample from implanted device and insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Shankar E. Sundaram confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shankar E. Sundaram. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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