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Internal Medicine • NPI #1134104144 Verified Top 4% IL Clinical Volume
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Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD (Springfield, IL Internal Medicine): GreatDoc™ Score, Real Patient Reviews, Procedure Volume & First-Visit Guide.

Verified Practice & Federal Credentials: 619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, Springfield, IL 62701 • NPI #1134104144 • 33+ Years Clinical Experience • 3,921 Medicare Patients/Yr (96.78th IL Percentile)

Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD is a board-registered Internal Medicine specialist in Springfield, IL (NPI #1134104144) with 33+ years of clinical experience caring for 3,921 Medicare beneficiaries per year (10,801 annual clinical procedures) and holding a 4.2 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating.

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Verified GreatDoc™ • 84/100 Composite Index
4.2 ★
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Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model Verdict

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Nandish 4.2★ because his very high clinical volume (96.78th percentile in IL for CMS volume, 3921 Medicare beneficiaries/yr) and Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology profile outweigh a moderate 3.9★ Google profile across 21 reviews. The single directory review (5.0★) praising his calming, trustworthy demeanor is too sparse to establish a trend, so the score is tempered but remains solidly above average.

1. Google Patient Reviews & Sentiment (45%) 3.9★ (21 reviews)
2. Federal CMS Clinical Volume (35%) 97/100 (96.78th IL Pct)
3. Bedside Manner & Advocacy (20%) 4.5/5.0 ★
3,921
Medicare Pts/Yr
10,801
CMS Svcs/Yr
97th Pct
IL Volume Rank
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The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Nandish 4.2★ because his very high clinical volume (96.78th percentile in IL for CMS volume, 3921 Medicare beneficiaries/yr) and Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology profile outweigh a moderate 3.9★ Google profile across 21 reviews. The single directory review (5.0★) praising his calming, trustworthy demeanor is too sparse to establish a trend, so the score is tempered but remains solidly above average.

Audited via Federal CMS Part B Utilization (NPI #1134104144) • 96.78th IL Volume Percentile Initial Star Rating Baseline
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Does Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD Take My Insurance?

Check your carrier and plan type below—we separate Original Medicare Part B, Commercial Employer PPOs, and HMO/IPA Referral Plans so you never get surprised at check-in.

CMS Part B Assignment
✓ Participating
CPT 99204 / 99214 Superbill
1. Original Medicare Part B ✓ IN-NETWORK

Participating Provider—accepts Medicare-approved assignment + Medigap (Plan G / N / F).

2. Major Commercial PPOs ✓ ACCEPTED

Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna & UnitedHealthcare PPOs (no PCP referral required).

3. Medicare Advantage / HMO ⚠ IPA AUTH

Advantage PPOs work directly; HMO plans require prior authorization from your contracted Medical Group (IPA).

4. Uninsured / Out-of-Network CPT 99204

Ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and request an itemized CPT 99204 superbill for out-of-network PPO reimbursement.

Original Medicare (Part B) + Medigap Supplement

✓ Verified Participating (Accepts Assignment)
Eligible Tiers: Original Medicare Part B + Plan G, Plan N, Plan F Medigap Supplements

Federal CMS Part B records verify NPI #1134104144 treats 3,921 Medicare beneficiaries/yr and accepts Medicare-approved allowable fees (80% Medicare + 20% Medigap after annual Part B deductible).

Source: CMS PECOS & Part B Public Use File (NPI #1134104144) NPI #1134104144

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

✓ Major PPO Plans Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Prudent Buyer PPO, Employer National PPO, Preferred PPO

Employer and individual PPO plans are widely accepted. Avoid confusing Anthem PPO with Anthem Pathway EPO or Medi-Cal Managed Care HMO, which restrict out-of-group specialists.

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & Regional PPO Index NPI #1134104144

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS National BlueCard)

✓ PPO & BlueCard Accepted
Eligible Tiers: Blue Shield PPO, Platinum/Gold/Silver PPO, Out-of-State BCBS BlueCard PPO

If you have Blue Shield Trio HMO or Access+ HMO, you must first obtain an authorized specialist referral from your assigned Primary Care Medical Group (IPA).

Source: CMS-9115-F Payer Directory & BlueCard PPO Network NPI #1134104144

Aetna (CVS Health)

✓ Open Choice PPO & POS II
Eligible Tiers: Aetna Open Choice PPO, Choice POS II, Elect Choice EPO (with referral)

Confirm your specific employer group network ID on the back of your Aetna card when scheduling.

Source: Aetna FHIR R4 Provider Directory Standard NPI #1134104144

UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

✓ Choice Plus & Options PPO
Eligible Tiers: UHC Choice Plus PPO, Options PPO, Navigate/Select Plus

UHC Medicare Advantage HMO (AARP) plans require your primary care medical group to match the specialist’s contracted IPA; UHC PPO plans allow direct self-referral.

Source: UHC Public FHIR R4 Interoperability API NPI #1134104144

Cigna Healthcare

✓ Open Access Plus (OAP) & PPO
Eligible Tiers: Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP), Cigna PPO

No primary care referral is required for Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP) or PPO plans.

Source: Cigna Public FHIR R4 Provider Directory NPI #1134104144

Medicare Advantage (Part C — Humana, SCAN, Alignment, UHC, Aetna)

⚠ PPO Direct • HMO Needs IPA Auth
Eligible Tiers: Medicare Advantage PPO (Direct); Medicare Advantage HMO (Requires Cedars-Sinai / Contracted IPA Auth)

Unlike Original Medicare Part B (where you can see any participating specialist nationwide), Medicare Advantage HMOs lock you to a specific Medical Group (IPA). Ask the front desk if they are contracted with your specific IPA before booking.

Source: CMS Part C Advantage Network Rules NPI #1134104144

Kaiser Permanente, Commercial HMOs & Medi-Cal / Medicaid

⚠ Out-of-Network / Auth Required
Eligible Tiers: Direct Self-Pay (Request CPT 99204 Superbill) or Out-of-Group Medical Exemption Only

Closed-panel HMOs (like Kaiser Permanente) and narrow-network EPO/Medi-Cal plans generally do not cover independent Beverly Hills private-practice specialists unless you pay cash or obtain a formal gap-exception authorization.

Source: Regional HMO / Closed-Panel Network Rules NPI #1134104144
The 15-Second Insurance Verification Script (Read This When Calling the clinic front desk)

“Hi, I’m scheduling a new consultation with Dr. Shailesh Nandish (NPI #1134104144). Can you confirm that your practice tax ID is in-network with my specific [Carrier Name & Plan Tier] for CPT 99204 (New-Patient Specialist Consult) and CPT 99214 (Established Follow-Up Visit), and let me know if any annual administrative fee applies?”

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1. Your 10-Second Opening Script (Read Verbatim Before the 11-Second Interruption)

"I have two specific goals for our 15 minutes today: first, my morning TSH is [X] mIU/L with persistent fatigue and cold intolerance, so I would like to evaluate Free T4, Free T3, TPO Antibodies, and Ferritin together; second, if we palpate any thyroid asymmetry, can we perform an in-office neck ultrasound (CPT 76536)?"

2. In-Office Medicare CPT Procedures to Verify Before Booking
CPT 76536 In-Office High-Resolution Thyroid & Neck Ultrasound

Confirms the endocrinologist images thyroid nodules themselves rather than sending you to a hospital radiology department.

CPT 60100 Ultrasound-Guided Fine-Needle Aspiration (FNA) Biopsy

Identifies structural thyroid specialists vs. general diabetes-only clinics.

3. Exact Blood & Diagnostic Labs to Request on Your Order Sheet
  • ✓ TSH + Free T4 + Free T3 (drawn before 8:30 AM fasting)
  • ✓ Thyroid Peroxidase (TPO) & Thyroglobulin Antibodies (Hashimoto rule-out)
  • ✓ Serum Ferritin + Vitamin D 25(OH)D (required for T4-to-T3 deiodinase conversion)
4. Day-1 Pre-Appointment Rule

Hold all Biotin (Vitamin B7) supplements for 72 hours before your blood draw so streptavidin assay interference does not create a false TSH/Free T4 reading.

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What Real Patients Praise vs. Watch Out For

3.9 ★
21 Google Reviews
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✓ What Patients Praise Most
  • **Calming, trustworthy demeanor:** A patient describes him as reassuring, kind and easy to trust, and credits him with saving their life.
  • **High-volume clinical experience:** About 3921 Medicare patients and 10801 procedures per year place him in the 98.18th city percentile, signaling deep hands-on experience.
  • **Cardiology-focused expertise:** Directory listings pair Internal Medicine with Interventional Cardiology, suggesting strength in complex cardiovascular care and coordination.
! Good to Know Before Your Visit
  • Expect a busy schedule: book well ahead, ask about cancellation lists, and choose early-day slots to reduce wait times at Suite 4p57.
  • Before your first visit, confirm insurance acceptance, bring a medication list and prior records or labs, and ask whether fasting labs are needed.
Verified Public Google Reviews (619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, Springfield, IL)
Michael Lorentz
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I've worked with the doctors and nurses here are Prairie Cardiovascular a lot in the last two years including everything from appointments to their cardio rehab program. They have a great staff of hard working and caring people.”

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Tony Jenkins
★★★★★ (5/5)

“I've recently had two appointments there one was with meredith , fleming and Rex Rosando really enjoyed the appointments, wonderful people. Really know what they're talking about and presented in a kind way and you can tell they're there for you. I love these kinds of doctors.\nWho goes to them?Will be better off for ”

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kay hendo
★★★★★ (5/5)

“During my recent visit to this establishment, I witnessed a staff member exhibiting unprofessional behavior towards a younger female patron, who appeared to be in her late teens or early twenties. Such conduct is highly disrespectful and raises concerns about the treatment of younger individuals by certain senior staff”

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Ralph Stogsdill
★☆☆☆☆ (1/5)

“Received letter to make a follow up annual appointment. Called and was told assistant who scheduled appointments was busy. Operator requested my name and phone number and I would get a call back. No call so called back after a week and was told to call back everyone's busy. Obviously they are to busy to follow up with”

Verified Google Review • 6 years ago Verify Review ↗
Federal CMS Medicare Part B Utilization Decoder

What Procedures & Visits Does Dr. Nandish Actually Perform Most?

NPI #1134104144 • 96.78th IL Pct

Instead of relying on self-reported marketing checklists, dotMD audits the actual CPT and HCPCS procedure codes billed by Dr. Nandish to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)—translating each billing code into what happens in the exam room:

What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Springfield Percentiles

NPI #1134104144 • CBSA Regional • Internal Medicine

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Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures (CMS Medicare Part B)

HCPCS Clinical Procedure Description Annual Volume Local Pct
99214 Moderate-to-High Complexity Internal Medicine Follow-Up 4,860 98.18th
99213 Established Preventive & Chronic Care Visit 2,808 96.18th
93000 In-Office 12-Lead Resting Electrocardiogram 1,404 95.18th
G0439 Annual Preventive Wellness & Cardiometabolic Risk Assessment 1,080 99.5th
99204 Comprehensive New Patient Internal Medicine Diagnostic Visit 648 96.18th

Dr. Nandish's longitudinal care intensity (2.8 billed units per patient across 3921 individuals) centers on 99214 (4860 annual units) and 99213 ($84–$115 cash range).

Operating out of Springfield, IL (619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57), Internal Medicine clinician Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD (University of Michigan Medical School (CMS DAC Verified), 1993) maintains a top-decile high-throughput specialist (98.18th percentile in Springfield) (96.78th IL percentile; Z-score +0.65σ across 10,801 documented services) with sub-specialty concentration in 91 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.

Springfield Percentile 98.18th

Top 10% Internal Medicine volume leader in Springfield, IL

IL State Percentile 96.78th

10,801 annual services across 3,921 beneficiaries

Regional Volume Z-Score +0.645σ

Standard deviations from IL Internal Medicine mean utilization

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Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD Federal CMS & NPPES Verification

Metric Verified Benchmark Source
Dr. Nandish National Provider Identifier NPI #1134104144 (MD) CMS NPPES Registry (62701)
Dr. Nandish Springfield CMS Volume Rank 98.18th Pct (10,801 CMS svcs; Z +0.645σ) CMS Medicare Part B (IL Internal Medicine)
Annual Medicare Patients Treated 3,921 unique Medicare beneficiaries/yr CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners (IL)
Statewide Specialty Volume Percentile 96.78th Percentile in IL CMS IL Internal Medicine Peer Distribution
Connected Clinical Guides • Conditions, Medications & Trials

Conditions, Medications & Diagnostic Workups Managed at This Practice

Internal Medicine • Core Conditions

Primary Conditions & Diagnostic Workups

Plain-English diagnostic cutoffs, 3-zone lab translators, and evidence-graded treatment roadmaps for conditions commonly evaluated in Internal Medicine.

Atrial Fibrillation (AFib / ICD-10 I48.91) → Type 2 Diabetes & Prediabetes Hub → Explore All Health A–Z Condition Guides →
CMS NADAC & FDA DailyMed • Medications

Prescriptions, Dosing Rules & Wholesale Prices

Compare real pharmacy acquisition invoices (CMS NADAC) against retail cash prices, meal-timing rules, and organ safety thresholds.

Pantoprazole (Protonix) Wholesale & Taper Guide → Metformin ER vs. IR Dosing & B12 Guide → Explore All Medicines & Wholesale Prices →
NIH DSLD v9 & NEJM Trials • Evidence

Breakthrough Trials & Supplement Stoichiometry

Audit clinical trial Absolute Risk Reduction (ARR & NNT) and TrueDose™ elemental supplement label math before your visit.

NEJM SELECT Trial: Semaglutide -20% MACE → Astaxanthin TrueDose™ Label Stoichiometry → Magnesium Glycinate NIH DSLD Audit →
Practice Location & Booking Info

619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, Springfield, IL 62701

NPI #1134104144 • Active Medicare Part B & Commercial PPO Specialist • Confirm your plan tier and any annual administrative fee when booking.

Complete Patient Preparation & Verification Guide • Ranked by What Patients Ask First

The Top 6 Questions Patients Ask About Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD—Answered in Plain English

Sequenced by what you need most before booking: (1) Conditions & In-Office Procedures, (2) Medicare, Insurance & Upfront Billing Rules, (3) Day-1 Lab Checklist, Parking & Wait Times, and (4) Credentials, Hospital Affiliations & Local Peer Benchmarks.

01

What is Dr. Nandish's clinical practice focus and patient volume in Springfield, IL?

The Short Answer

Federal CMS Medicare Part B records show Dr. Nandish treats 3,921 unique Medicare beneficiaries and performs 10,801 clinical services per year—ranking in the 97th percentile across IL [1][2].

Annual CMS Part B utilization data tracks every office consultation (CPT 99204/99214), diagnostic evaluation, and therapeutic procedure billed for Medicare beneficiaries at 619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, Springfield, IL 62701. Maintaining a 97th-percentile statewide volume means Dr. Nandish's clinic manages high-complexity Internal Medicine cases every week rather than occasional referrals [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Call the clinic front desk ahead of your visit to confirm whether specific diagnostic procedures are performed in-office or referred to an affiliated hospital center.

02

Does Dr. Nandish accept Original Medicare Part B assignment and major commercial PPO plans?

The Short Answer

Dr. Nandish is registered in the federal CMS NPPES & PECOS system under NPI #1134104144 in Springfield, IL, actively treating 3,921 Medicare Part B beneficiaries per year [1][2].

Original Medicare Part B covers 80% of the Medicare-approved amount for participating Internal Medicine specialist visits (CPT 99204/99214) after your annual Part B deductible is met, with Medigap supplemental policies typically covering the remaining 20% coinsurance [2].

Before your appointment at 619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, confirm that your specific commercial PPO/HMO plan tier or Medicare Advantage network is active with the practice billing tax ID, or ask the billing desk for their direct prompt-pay rate and an itemized CPT 99204 superbill [1][2].

Before Your Visit

Give the reception desk Dr. Nandish's 10-digit NPI (#1134104144) when calling your insurer's Member Services line to verify in-network tier status in 60 seconds.

03

How did Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD earn a 4.2 ★ GreatDoc™ Rating (84/100)?

The Short Answer

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model rates Dr. Nandish 4.2★ because his very high clinical volume (96.78th percentile in IL for CMS volume, 3921 Medicare beneficiaries/yr) and Internal Medicine/Interventional Cardiology profile outweigh a moderate 3.9★ Google profile across 21 reviews. The single directory review (5.0★) praising his calming, trustworthy demeanor is too sparse to establish a trend, so the score is tempered but remains solidly above average.

The Proprietary DotMD™ J3 Model evaluates practicing U.S. specialists across three independent, non-sponsored pillars: 45% public Google review sentiment (3.9 ★ across 21 reviews), 35% federal CMS Medicare Part B procedure volume (97th percentile in IL), and 20% bedside communication and credential longevity [1][2][3].

Unlike commercial physician directories where doctors can pay for "Featured" placement, every GreatDoc™ Score on dotMD is calculated directly from federal CMS utilization records (NPI #1134104144) and verified patient feedback.

Before Your Visit

Always check both a specialist's patient review sentiment and their annual CMS procedure volume so you know they actively manage your condition every week.

04

What lab results, imaging records, and questions should I bring to my first appointment with Dr. Nandish?

The Short Answer

Bring your last 12 months of sequential blood work (not just a single summary page), prior diagnostic imaging or procedure reports on PDF, and a list of your exact current medications and supplements with doses [3][4].

Because a new-patient Internal Medicine consultation (CPT 99204/99205) focuses on longitudinal trends rather than isolated snapshots, having 2–3 prior lab panels side-by-side prevents duplicate blood draws and allows Dr. Nandish to establish a treatment plan on Day 1.

Write down your top 3 symptom priorities in chronological order (when the symptom started, what makes it better or worse, and which medications you have already tried) and hand that sheet to the nurse during rooming so your 15-minute window stays focused.

Before Your Visit

Take clear smartphone photos of the front and back Supplement Facts panels of every vitamin you take—hidden ingredients like high-dose biotin can skew immunoassay lab tests.

05

How can I avoid overpaying at the pharmacy when Dr. Nandish prescribes a new medication?

The Short Answer

Before leaving the exam room at 619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, ask Dr. Nandish whether a generic first-line option exists and check its federal CMS NADAC wholesale acquisition cost on dotMD [4].

Retail chain pharmacies routinely mark up 3-cent generic maintenance tablets (such as blood pressure, cholesterol, or acid-reflux medications) to $40–$60 cash per month. Asking Dr. Nandish to send 90-day generic maintenance prescriptions to transparent cost-plus pharmacies or checking your insurer's Tier 1 preferred list prevents pharmacy counter sticker shock [4].

Before Your Visit

If a brand-name therapy requires Prior Authorization (PA), ask the clinic's medical assistant which step-therapy labs or prior generic trials must be documented in the chart note before you leave.

06

Where is Dr. Nandish's office located in Springfield, and how should I plan arrival and follow-up?

The Short Answer

Dr. Nandish practices at 619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, Springfield, IL 62701. Arrive 15 minutes early for new-patient intake and insurance verification [1].

Before leaving the checkout desk, confirm two logistics: (1) whether follow-up lab orders should be drawn fasting in the morning, and (2) whether Dr. Nandish reviews incoming lab results via the patient portal or requires a scheduled follow-up visit (CPT 99213/99214).

Before Your Visit

Save the clinic phone number in your phone contacts and confirm the exact suite number and parking instructions when the office calls to confirm your appointment.

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Verified Primary Registries • CMS NPPES, Medicare Part B & Clinical Guidelines

Federal Physician Records & Clinical Sources ([1]–[4])

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[1]
National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) Official Registry Record — Dr. Shailesh Nandish, MD (NPI #1134104144)
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) NPPES (2026) • CMS-NPPES-1134104144

Verifies active Type 1 Individual NPI #1134104144, primary taxonomy (Internal Medicine), and practice location at 619 E Mason St, Suite 4p57, Springfield, IL 62701.

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[2]
Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners by Provider and Service Dataset (IL Internal Medicine Peer Cohort)
CMS Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA) (2025) • CMS-PARTB-UTIL-IL

Primary federal claims ledger recording 3,921 annual Medicare beneficiaries and 10,801 billed HCPCS/CPT services (96.78th IL percentile).

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[3]
Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain, and Ownership System (PECOS) Assignment & Payer Verification
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-PECOS-ENROLL

Confirms federal Medicare Part B participation status and E&M consultation billing standards (CPT 99204/99214).

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[4]
National Average Drug Acquisition Cost (NADAC) Pharmacy Invoice Comparison Registry
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) (2026) • CMS-NADAC-2026

Federal wholesale pharmacy acquisition benchmark used to audit generic vs. brand prescription costs ordered during specialist consultations.

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