Ravi Shankar, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Ravi Shankar is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Lancaster, CA with over 46 years of clinical experience. Offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across CA can see Ravi Shankar, M.D. in person in Lancaster or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 46 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
44215 15th St W Ste 105, Lancaster, CA 93534-5503
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+13%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 19, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
46 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Pulmonologists specialize in respiratory conditions including asthma, COPD, pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, sleep apnea, and lung cancer screening. They manage patients on ventilators and perform bronchoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RP1001X
Virtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Ravi Shankar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ravi Shankar for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lancaster required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ravi Shankar
NPI records show Dr. Shankar as active with telehealth listed in Lancaster, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (661) 948-8000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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