Nilima Vikram Shukla, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
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).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1530 Union Rd Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-2201
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
198
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription 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.
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.
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.9k received from industry
147 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
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.
Board certified · May 19, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
40 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Nilima Vikram Shukla
Practice Location
1530 Union Rd Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-2201
Mailing Address
1530 Union Rd Ste a, Gastonia, NC 28054-2201
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