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Active NPI 1740290584 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Shanthi Gopal , MD

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology • Temple, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Shanthi Gopal, MD is a certified Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology practicing in Temple, TX. With approximately 41 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 1985, Dr. Gopal delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1901 S 1ST ST.

Dr. Gopal is affiliated with Illinois Pathologist Services Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1901 S 1st St

Temple, TX 765047451

Telephone 2547430789
Fax 2547430004
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

1985

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Temple, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
41 Yrs +16.2 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 24.8 Yrs
State Avg: 28.9 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
48 Specialists

Practicing in Temple, TX (1496 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
76.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Gopal (41 Years) 41 Yrs
Temple Specialty Average (24.8 Years) 24.8 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
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity
981 503 $205.00 $34.37
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue
670 145 $168.00 $25.74
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure
360 267 $168.00 $32.15
88307 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately high complexity
182 132 $299.00 $75.35
88360 Microscopic genetic analysis of tumor
162 83 $175.00 $38.13
88304 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity
128 113 $152.00 $10.63
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report
120 65 $74.00 $11.18
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present
103 91 $58.00 $11.29
88333 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, initial site
41 33 $179.00 $56.84
88312 Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report
29 26 $89.00 $24.67
88334 Pathology cytologic examination of specimen during surgery, each additional site
23 17 $100.00 $34.45
88363 Examination of archival tissue for genetic analysis
22 22 $53.00 $18.06
88331 Pathology examination of specimen during surgery, first tissue block
20 11 $189.00 $56.79
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation
17 17 $168.00 $45.51
88309 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, high complexity
15 15 $378.00 $133.13
88300 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, limited examination
13 13 $53.00 $4.27
88302 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope
13 13 $79.00 $6.49
88108 Cell examination of specimen, concentration technique
12 11 $116.00 $20.84

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207ZP0102X

State License CA A71661

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Illinois Pathologist Services Llc

925 W St, Peru, IL 613542757

Phone: 8153955116

Illinois Pathologist Services Llc

5666 E State St, Rockford, IL 611082425

Phone: 8153955116

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

4 Associated Practitioners
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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 1901 S 1ST ST, TEMPLE, TX 765047451 (Tel: 2547430789)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 513 CHEROKEE DR, TEMPLE, TX 765043629

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as SHANTHI GOPAL, M.D

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Pathology (License #A71661 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration August 08, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1740290584
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: August 08, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

513 Cherokee Dr

Temple, TX 765043629

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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