Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha, M.D.
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha, M.D. practices as part of a group infectious disease specialist practice in East Stroudsburg, PA. A Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai graduate since 2012, she brings 14+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 79.46/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 36% of MIPS-scored doctors in Pennsylvania
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1189dNPPES updated 2023-02-02 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
175 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3098
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202379.46/100
Pennsylvania avg: 83.7 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
171
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
85
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
321
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $352k
Percentile rankings compared against 3,764 reporting peers in Pennsylvania.
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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — 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 (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$22 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Board certified · Feb 1, 2023
CMS-verified certification date
14 years in practice
Established
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Education & Training
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Class of 2012)
Mailing address
2100 Mack Blvd Fl 4, Allentown, PA 18103-5622
Differs from practice location
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to East Stroudsburg 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 Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha
Dr. Takavarasha is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in East Stroudsburg, PA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (570) 426-2840.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shandurai Teurai Takavarasha
Practice Location
175 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301-3098
Mailing Address
2100 Mack Blvd Fl 4, Allentown, PA 18103-5622
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