Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara, MD
Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine
Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara is a Geriatric Medicine Internal Medicine specialist based in Westlake Village, CA with over 15 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara, MD has been part of the Westlake Village medical community since 2015 in group practice. He has been in practice for 15+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 52% of reporting doctors in California
- Uses generic medications more than 33% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1250 La Venta Dr Ste 207, Westlake Village, CA 91361-3766
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.65%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in California0.65% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.9%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
191
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
487
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,214
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $618k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — 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.
$115 received from industry
1 transaction 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 Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Oct 1, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
15 years in practice
Experienced
Geriatricians specialize in healthcare for older adults, managing multiple chronic conditions, medication interactions, cognitive decline, falls prevention, and end-of-life care planning.
Taxonomy: 207RG0300X
Mailing address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 190160
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Westlake Village 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 Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara
Dr. Kolangara is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Westlake Village, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (805) 494-6920.
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 Shyam Sasidharan Kolangara
Practice Location
1250 La Venta Dr Ste 207, Westlake Village, CA 91361-3766
Mailing Address
5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631
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