Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri, MD - Medicare Pulmonary Disease in Murray, KY

Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease" physician in Murray, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Pulmonary Disease. He is a member of the group practice Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation and his current practice location is 300 S 8th St, Suite 301e, Murray, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (270) 762-1539.

Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 46901) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1508159310.

Contact Information

Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri, MD
300 S 8th St, Suite 301e,
Murray, KY 42071-2400
(270) 762-1539
(270) 752-2858



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ghanshyam S Shastri
GenderMale
SpecialityPulmonary Disease
Experience19 Years
Location300 S 8th St, Murray, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri graduated from medical school in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508159310
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/26/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/02/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507081734
  • Enrollment ID: I20140702000985

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508159310NPI-NPPES
7100327800MedicaidKY

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RP1001XInternal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease 46901 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Murray-calloway County HospitalMurray, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Murray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation084010329773

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Entity NameMurray-calloway County Public Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1629202858
PECOS PAC ID: 0840103297
Enrollment ID: O20040429001328

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri, MD
300 S 8th St, Suite 480w,
Murray, KY 42071-2400

Ph: (270) 762-1539
Dr Ghanshyam S Shastri, MD
300 S 8th St, Suite 301e,
Murray, KY 42071-2400

Ph: (270) 762-1539

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Dr. Richard E Blalock, M.D.
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Dr. Dan M. Miller, M.D.
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Dr. April Nevarez-maggard, D.O.
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