Shristi Basnyat, MD
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Shristi Basnyat, MD has practiced internal medicine for 22+ years, working in independent practice. With 22+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Estero area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
Older · 296dNPPES updated 2025-07-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
3501 Health Center Blvd Ste 2220, Estero, FL 34135-8129
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better79%
Florida avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.8 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
291
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
378
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,373
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $3.25M
Percentile rankings compared against 5,053 reporting peers in Florida.
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, Arthritis, 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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$121 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 Shristi Basnyat's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jul 13, 2025
CMS-verified certification date
22 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
Po Box 2147, Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 501324
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Shristi Basnyat
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shristi Basnyat for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Estero 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 Shristi Basnyat
Dr. Basnyat is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Estero, FL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (239) 343-9633.
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 Shristi Basnyat
Practice Location
3501 Health Center Blvd Ste 2220, Estero, FL 34135-8129
Mailing Address
Po Box 2147, Fort Myers, FL 33902-2147
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