Physician Profile
Shanthi Prakash, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Prakash
Shanthi Prakash, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Sarasota, FL specializing in family medicine. Medicare claims data shows Shanthi provided 1,884 services to 1,317 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month.
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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
- (941) 918-2011
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5937 BENEVA RD
Sarasota, FL 34238
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
- Erectile dysfunction
- Heavy periods
Musculoskeletal and pain
- Gout
- Heel pain
Neurologic and behavioral
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Insomnia
- Migraines
Respiratory and infectious
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- Sinus infection
Skin
- Acne
- Eczema
Common childhood and ear conditions
- Ear infection
- Pink eye
Pain & Joints
- Arthritis
- Back pain
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
- Birth control counseling
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
Injections
- Immunotherapy
- Vitamin B12 Injections
Lungs & Breathing
- Pulmonary function test
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
- Joint injections
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
- Breathing Treatment
Senior Care
- Cognitive Assessment
Sexual & Reproductive Health
- STD Swabs and Screening
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,884 services · 1,317 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
27 | Less often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
389 | More than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
381 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month | Office visit | 99490 |
205 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Advance care planning, first 30 minutes | Office visit | 99497 |
189 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | Billing code | G0439 |
186 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0442 |
143 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes | Billing code | G0444 |
136 | More often than most peers in Family Medicine |
| Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | Office visit | 99233 |
76 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
| Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | Office visit | 99223 |
29 | As often as other peers in Family Medicine |
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 family doctors at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family doctors in Sarasota 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1985 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Shanthi Prakash specialize in?
Shanthi Prakash is a family doctor in Sarasota, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Family Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where is Shanthi Prakash located?
Shanthi Prakash is listed at 5937 Beneva Rd, Sarasota, FL 34238. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Shanthi Prakash's phone number?
The number on file is (941) 918-2011. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shanthi Prakash?
Shanthi Prakash's National Provider Identifier is 1255396735. 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 Shanthi Prakash train?
Shanthi Prakash attended Other, graduating in 1985. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shanthi Prakash have?
Shanthi Prakash has 41 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1985, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Shanthi Prakash do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Shanthi Prakash performs procedures including 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
Is Shanthi Prakash's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shanthi Prakash. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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