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Shanti Nilakantan, MD

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About Dr. Nilakantan

Shanti Nilakantan, MD is a healthcare provider in Long Beach, CA specializing in internal medicine. Shanti is also listed as specializing in endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism and geriatric medicine. This provider record is associated with NPI 1902805898.

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Specialty

Credentials & Licensing

CA · Physician and Surgeon AMedical Board of California
No. 38477CurrentExpires Mar 2028Since 1982
NPINational Provider Identifier
1902805898Issued 2005

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Medicare information

Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

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Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Nilakantan?

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

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What is Dr. Nilakantan's address?

Dr. Nilakantan is listed at 2925 Palo Verde Ave, Long Beach, CA 90815. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

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How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nilakantan?

The number on file is (562) 429-2473. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

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What is Dr. Nilakantan's NPI number?

Dr. Nilakantan's National Provider Identifier is 1902805898. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.

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How long has Dr. Nilakantan been practicing?

Dr. Nilakantan has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.

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Has Dr. Nilakantan confirmed this information?

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

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