Shankar Santhanam, MD
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Patients across NJ can see Shankar Santhanam, MD in person in Lawrenceville or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been in practice for 26+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 4257dNPPES updated 2014-09-09 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
1950 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.85%
New Jersey avg: 4.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in New Jersey0.85% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better76.2%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-6.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
137
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
298
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,230
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.09M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+4%) — 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 (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.5k received from industry
51 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 Shankar Santhanam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
1950 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-4647
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Shankar Santhanam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shankar Santhanam for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Lawrenceville 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 Shankar Santhanam
NPI records show Dr. Santhanam as active with telehealth listed in Lawrenceville, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (609) 392-6366.
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 Shankar Santhanam
Practice Location
1950 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
Mailing Address
1950 Brunswick Ave, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-4647
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