# Jay Shankar, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/jay-shankar-md-1164431318
NPI: 1164431318
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Jay Shankar, MD is a nephrology based in Barstow, CA practicing at High Desert Nephrology Medical Associates Inc with NPI 1164431318.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Nephrology
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Male
- Graduation year: 1974
- NPI: 1164431318 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1164431318))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: High Desert Nephrology Medical Associates Inc
- Address: 655 S 7th Ave, Barstow, CA, 923113001
- Phone: (760) 256-3918
- Group practice size: 6 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 17 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 12 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 8 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 6 plans
- [Blue Shield of California](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/blue-shield-of-california) — 3 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 3 plans
- [Molina Healthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/molina-healthcare) — 2 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Jay Shankar, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1164431318).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 20 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $420.

Largest disclosed payer: Travere Therapeutics, Inc. ($101 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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