Skandan Shanmugan, MD

Colon & Rectal Surgery

Skandan Shanmugan is a Colon & Rectal Surgery specialist based in Orange, CA with over 19 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(714) 456-8888Orange, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Skandan Shanmugan, MD practices as part of a group colon & rectal surgery specialist practice in Orange, CA. A Temple University School of Medicine graduate since 2007, he brings 19+ years of experience. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.

1 of 63 Colon & Rectal Surgery providers in CASee all Colon & Rectal Surgery in Orange19+ years experienceNPI since 2009

Older · 1018dNPPES updated 2023-08-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

101 the City Dr S, Orange, CA 92868-3201

Fax: (714) 509-2257
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

149

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

59

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

153

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $4k

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Arthritis.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Arthritis
50%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Cancer
48%

Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts

Diabetes
45%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Ischemic Heart Disease
39%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Chronic Kidney Disease
38%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
29%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$1.3k received from industry

11 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 2024, attributed to Skandan Shanmugan's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2007

    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

  2. Board certified · Aug 8, 2023

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 19 years in practice

    Experienced

Colon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.

Taxonomy: 208C00000X

Education & Training

Temple University School of Medicine (Class of 2007)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

101 the City Dr S Bldg 22c, Orange, CA 92868-3201

Differs from practice location

Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric

CMS Certification Number: 194098

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Virtual Colon & Rectal Surgery Care With Skandan Shanmugan

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Skandan Shanmugan for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Orange 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 Skandan Shanmugan

NPI records show Dr. Shanmugan as active with telehealth listed in Orange, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (714) 456-8888.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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