Shashi Kariyawasam
Shashi Kariyawasam is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Danbury, CT with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shashi Kariyawasam has been part of the Danbury medical community since 2014 in independent practice. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Danbury area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and COPD.
Older · 3221dNPPES updated 2017-07-28 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Connecticut Medical Examining Board
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better28.2%
Connecticut avg: 81.1 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-54.6 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
285
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
148
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
871
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $393k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,825 reporting peers in Connecticut.
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 COPD.
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
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+36%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%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
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — 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
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$174 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Shashi Kariyawasam's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
13 years in practice
Established
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
8 Rose Ln Apt. 10-14, Danbury, CT 06811-6719
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shashi Kariyawasam
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shashi Kariyawasam for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, COPD management — no travel to Danbury 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 Shashi Kariyawasam
NPI records show Dr. Kariyawasam as active with telehealth listed in Danbury, CT. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (203) 770-4475.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shashi Kariyawasam
Practice Location
24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 06810-6099
Mailing Address
8 Rose Ln Apt. 10-14, Danbury, CT 06811-6719
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