At a glance
- 10131 W Forest Hill Blvd, Suite 201, Wellington, FL 33414
About Dr. Shanmugasundaram
Venkatachalam Shanmugasundaram, MD practices otolaryngology in Wellington, FL. Venkatachalam is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). Medicare claims data shows Venkatachalam provided 610 services to 319 patients. The services billed most often include test to assess middle ear function, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and exam of ear using a microscope. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821083031.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (561) 798-6767
- Email not available
Practice Locations
10131 W FOREST HILL BLVD SUITE 201
Wellington, FL 33414
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
610 services · 319 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
115 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Drainage of abscess of ear canal | Procedure | 69020 |
20 | Too few peers to compare |
| Test to assess middle ear function | Treatment | 92567 |
145 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Exam of ear using a microscope | Treatment | 92504 |
122 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Test for hearing various pitches using earphone and device placed against the bone | Treatment | 92553 |
38 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
129 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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.
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.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1967 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shanmugasundaram's specialty?
Dr. Shanmugasundaram is an ENT doctor in Wellington, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shanmugasundaram?
Dr. Shanmugasundaram is listed at 10131 W Forest Hill Blvd Suite 201, Wellington, FL 33414. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shanmugasundaram?
The number on file is (561) 798-6767. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shanmugasundaram?
Dr. Shanmugasundaram's National Provider Identifier is 1821083031. 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
What is Dr. Shanmugasundaram's medical education?
Dr. Shanmugasundaram attended Other, graduating in 1967. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shanmugasundaram have?
Dr. Shanmugasundaram has 59 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1967, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shanmugasundaram known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shanmugasundaram performs procedures including diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope, diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope and drainage of abscess of ear canal; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and exam of ear using a microscope, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Shanmugasundaram's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shanmugasundaram. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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