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Active NPI 1346295847 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Prashanth C Shekar , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology • Springfield, IL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Prashanth Shekar, MD is a certified Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology practicing in Springfield, IL. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Shekar delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 800 E CARPENTER ST.

Dr. Shekar is affiliated with Central Illinois Radiological Associates Ltd and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include screening mammography, screening digital tomography of both breasts, x-ray of chest, 1 view. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

800 E Carpenter St

Springfield, IL 627692402

Telephone 2175446464
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology in Springfield, IL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
36 Yrs +13.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 22.9 Yrs
State Avg: 27.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
131 Specialists

Practicing in Springfield, IL (1956 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
87.2% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shekar (36 Years) 36 Yrs
Springfield Specialty Average (22.9 Years) 22.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
77067 Screening mammography
910 910 $190.46 $32.19
77063 Screening digital tomography of both breasts
884 884 $179.44 $25.36
71045 X-ray of chest, 1 view
181 167 $49.00 $7.87
70450 Ct scan head or brain without contrast
160 156 $302.04 $36.01
G0279 Diagnostic digital breast tomosynthesis, unilateral or bilateral (list separately in addition to 77065 or 77066)
119 115 $179.76 $26.28
74177 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
109 103 $645.00 $78.00
93880 Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow
104 103 $204.95 $35.56
77065 Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast
85 81 $245.00 $35.61
71250 Ct scan of chest without contrast
77 70 $320.00 $47.37
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views
75 73 $55.00 $9.42
74176 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis without contrast
73 72 $581.00 $76.63
76705 Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen
71 70 $149.00 $25.59
93971 Ultrasound scan of veins of one arm or leg or limited including assessment of compression and functional maneuvers
64 64 $281.00 $19.37
76642 Limited ultrasound scan of 1 breast
60 55 $192.15 $30.44
76770 Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity
56 55 $186.00 $32.70
72125 Ct scan of upper spine without contrast
52 51 $357.94 $43.44
73700 Ct scan of leg without contrast
51 49 $297.00 $43.76
71275 Ct scan of blood vessels of chest with contrast
50 49 $460.00 $79.19
71260 Ct scan of chest with contrast
50 47 $315.00 $49.78
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views
49 45 $62.00 $8.43
93922 Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries
46 45 $132.19 $11.26
76536 Ultrasound of head and neck
43 42 $303.00 $24.70
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views
42 41 $56.00 $9.96
73630 X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views
40 34 $57.00 $7.55
77066 Diagnostic mammography of both breasts
36 36 $295.00 $43.91
73030 X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views
35 33 $66.83 $8.45
93970 Ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers
32 32 $194.00 $30.96
70551 Mri scan of brain without contrast
31 29 $627.00 $65.10
70498 Ct scan of blood vessels of neck with contrast
27 26 $560.00 $73.95
74230 Imaging for evaluation of swallowing function
26 25 $148.00 $23.66
72131 CT scan of lower spine
26 26 $351.96 $42.23
70553 Mri scan of brain before and after contrast
24 23 $785.00 $88.69
73110 X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views
23 22 $56.61 $7.83
70496 Ct scan of blood vessels of head with contrast
21 20 $560.00 $76.89
74018 X-ray of abdomen, 1 view
20 19 $49.00 $8.11
73610 X-ray of ankle, minimum of 3 views
20 16 $58.00 $7.81
72128 CT scan of middle spine
20 20 $350.50 $39.84
70486 CT scan of face
16 16 $364.00 $36.43
76856 Complete ultrasound scan of pelvis
15 14 $202.00 $29.77
72100 X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views
15 14 $64.00 $9.33
76700 Ultrasound of abdomen
15 15 $225.00 $35.16
76706 Ultrasound scan of abdominal aorta
14 14 $153.00 $23.70
72148 MRI scan of lower spinal canal
14 14 $511.00 $65.20
74174 Ct scan of blood vessels of abdomen and pelvis with contrast
13 13 $988.00 $96.92
76830 Ultrasound pelvis through vagina
13 11 $231.00 $30.31
93925 Ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts
12 12 $199.00 $35.56
72192 Ct scan pelvis
12 12 $276.00 $44.03
76882 Limited ultrasound scan of joint or other extremity structure except blood vessels
12 11 $124.00 $30.49
93978 Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts
12 12 $608.00 $36.77
74178 Ct scan of abdomen and pelvis before and after contrast
12 12 $720.00 $73.67

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-01-23
Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 2085R0202X

State License IL 36094973

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID
036094973-3 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad St Joe & Utlah
300119483 (IL)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Good Sam & St Mary's
300119478 (IL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Central Illinois Radiological Associates Ltd

111 Oakwood Rd, East Peoria, IL 616111853

Phone: 3097404272

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Good Samaritan Way, Radiology Dept

Mount Vernon, IL 628642402

Phone: 6182424600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
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Occupational Therapist

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Occupational Therapist Registered, L

Amy Weinhoeft , OTR

Occupational Therapist

NPI 1013357201

Occupational Therapist Registered

Stephanie Weitekamp

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

NPI 1013691708
Dr. Terence Wade , MD

Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology

NPI 1023290681

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Susan Brinkoetter , CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

NPI 1023292125

Speech-Language Pathologist (Certificate of Clinical Competence)

NPI 1023461506

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location January 23, 2024

Registered at 800 E CARPENTER ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 627692402 (Tel: 2175446464)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 23, 2024

Registered at 111 OAKWOOD RD, EAST PEORIA, IL 616111853 (Tel: 3097404272)

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Updated Business Mailing Address March 15, 2021

Registered at PO BOX 2153 DEPT 20002, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352870001 (Tel: 8774650012)

NPI Profile Active May 03, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 03, 2016

Registered at 1 GOOD SAMARITAN WAY, RADIOLOGY DEPT, MOUNT VERNON, IL 628642402 (Tel: 6182424600)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 03, 2016

Registered at PO BOX 66971, SAINT LOUIS, MO 631666971 (Tel: 3034650401)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 03, 2016

Recorded as PRASHANTH SHEKAR, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 03, 2016

Radiology (License #36094973 in IL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration May 23, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1346295847
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: May 23, 2006
Last Update: January 23, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

111 Oakwood Rd

East Peoria, IL 616111853

Phone: 3097404272

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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