Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy is a Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Salisbury, MD with over 20 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 20+ years, working in group practice. She has been practicing since 2006 — over 20 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, mood disorders, and hypertension.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 79% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2658dNPPES updated 2019-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801-5493
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better92.6%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.8 pts)
Better than 79% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
444
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
358
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
6,304
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.42M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+24%) — 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 (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.4k received from industry
64 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 Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
20 years in practice
Experienced
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 Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy for cholesterol management, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Salisbury 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 Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy
NPI records show Dr. Venkatachalapathy as active with telehealth listed in Salisbury, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (800) 749-5191.
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 Shashikala K. Venkatachalapathy
Practice Location
100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801-5493
Mailing Address
100 E Carroll St, Salisbury, MD 21801-5493
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