Shibu Dasappan Skaria, M.D.
Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine
Shibu Dasappan Skaria is a Pulmonary Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Reno, NV with over 23 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PULMONARY DISEASE
Shibu Dasappan Skaria, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 23+ years, working in group practice. With 23+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Reno area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
343 Elm St Suite 402, Reno, NV 89503-4522
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better11.4%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-71.4 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
74
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
35
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $13k
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
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 (+32%) — 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 (+42%) — 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 (+27%) — 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 (+22%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+31%) — 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 (+31%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.7k received from industry
98 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Shibu Dasappan Skaria's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · May 3, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
23 years in practice
Experienced
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
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 191323
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Pulmonary Disease Care With Shibu Dasappan Skaria
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shibu Dasappan Skaria for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Reno 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 Shibu Dasappan Skaria
Dr. Skaria is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 770-7640.
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 Shibu Dasappan Skaria
Practice Location
343 Elm St Suite 402, Reno, NV 89503-4522
Mailing Address
343 Elm St Suite 402, Reno, NV 89503-4522
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