Shylaja Prashanth, M.D
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Shylaja Prashanth is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Campbell, CA with over 25 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Shylaja Prashanth, M.D has practiced internal medicine for 25+ years, working in group practice. With 25+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Campbell area. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, arthritis, and hypertension.
Older · 768dNPPES updated 2024-04-16 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better6.07%
California avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)
6.07% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
329
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
277
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,268
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $675k
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 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%↓ 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 (+27%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$130 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 Shylaja Prashanth's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 15, 2024
Self-reported via NPPES
25 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
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 194115
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Shylaja Prashanth
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shylaja Prashanth for cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Campbell 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 Shylaja Prashanth
Dr. Prashanth is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Campbell, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (408) 866-1135.
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 Shylaja Prashanth
Practice Location
50 E Hamilton Ave Ste 200, Campbell, CA 95008-0251
Mailing Address
50 E Hamilton Ave Ste 200, Campbell, CA 95008-0251
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