Nilima Vikram Shukla, M.D.

Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology

(704) 867-6188Gastonia, NC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across NC can see Nilima Vikram Shukla, M.D. in person in Gastonia or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been in practice for 40+ years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include anxiety, mood disorders, and depression (per CMS data).

1 of 343 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in NCSee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Gastonia40+ years experienceNPI since 2006

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Contact & Location

Practice Location

1530 Union Rd Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-2201

Fax: (704) 866-4437
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

198

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

171

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

1,896

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $186k

Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.

Patient Condition Panel

What This Doctor Treats Most

Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for

Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Depression.

Anxiety Disorders
75%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

Mood Disorders
75%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Depression
58%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Hypertension
55%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
51%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Bipolar Disorder
43%

A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows

Tobacco Use Disorder
38%

Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications

Substance Use Disorders
37%

Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$2.9k received from industry

147 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.

Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Nilima Vikram Shukla's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Board certified · May 19, 2023

    CMS-verified certification date

  2. 40 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Psychiatry & NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.

Taxonomy: 2084P0800X

Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Nilima Vikram Shukla

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Nilima Vikram Shukla for anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, depression management — no travel to Gastonia required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nilima Vikram Shukla

Dr. Shukla is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Gastonia, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (704) 867-6188.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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