Shobana Sankar, M.D
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Shobana Sankar is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Detroit, MI with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Shobana Sankar, M.D specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Detroit, MI in group practice. With 15+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Detroit area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, arthritis, and high cholesterol (per CMS data).
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How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
41
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
308
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $512k
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, Arthritis, and High Cholesterol.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 11, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
1 Ford Pl Ste 3a, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shobana Sankar
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shobana Sankar for blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management — no travel to Detroit 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 Shobana Sankar
NPI records show Dr. Sankar as active with telehealth listed in Detroit, MI. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (313) 916-4824.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Shobana Sankar
Practice Location
3031 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-3046
Mailing Address
1 Ford Pl Ste 3a, Detroit, MI 48202-3450
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