Dr. Shyam Purswani, MD
Interventional Pain Management
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Shyam Purswani
Shyam Purswani, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in San Antonio, TX.
Specialty Definition
Pain Medicine is a primary medical specialty based on a distinct body of knowledge and a well-defined scope of clinical practice that is founded on science, research and education. It is concerned with the study of pain, the prevention of pain, and the evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of persons in pain. A comprehensive evaluation incorporates the physical, psychological, cognitive and socio-cultural contributions to pain. The treatment protocol may include pharmacological, invasive, behavioral, cognitive, rehabilitative and complementary strategies provided in a concurrent focused and patient specific manner. The pain medicine physician often serves the patient as a frontline physician regarding their pain, but also may serve as a consultant to other physicians, direct an interdisciplinary/multidisciplinary treatment team, conduct research, or advocate for the patient's pain care with public and private agencies. The Pain Medicine physician may work in variety of settings including office, clinic, hospital, university, or governmental/public agencies.
36
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Interventional Pain ManagementCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 1990
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | K1005 | Pain Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Shyam Purswani
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Shyam Purswani is an established interventional pain management provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Other in 1990. Dr. currently practices at Bhs Physicians Network Inc in San Antonio, Texas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497763304, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Shyam Purswani as a lower-volume interventional pain management provider, treating approximately 16 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 283 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Shyam Purswani received $21 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$21
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Shyam Purswani
What does Dr. Shyam Purswani specialize in?
Dr. Shyam Purswani specializes in Interventional Pain Management.
Where does Dr. Shyam Purswani practice?
Dr. Shyam Purswani practices at Bhs Physicians Network Inc in San Antonio, Texas.
Does Dr. Shyam Purswani accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Shyam Purswani accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 16 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Shyam Purswani's NPI number?
Dr. Shyam Purswani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497763304. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Shyam Purswani been practicing?
Dr. Shyam Purswani has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 1990.