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Anita Priya Shankar, MD

Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

Accepts New Patients
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About Anita Priya Shankar, MD

Dr. Shankar is board-certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and enjoys taking care of the entire family – from newborns to the elderly. She practices preventative care and evidenced-based medicine. She views herself as her patient’s (and their family’s) partner in health and believes in shared-decision making with her patients by building strong relationships based on compassion, respect, trust, and good communication. Prior to joining Baylor Scott and White, Dr. Shankar practiced in Houston, Texas and Atlanta, Georgia. She received the Outstanding Resident in Ambulatory Medicine for Internal Medicine/Pediatrics award during her medical training, and was recognized as an All-Star Clinician Communicator by her former employer. She is glad to be back in Texas, and outside of work she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and volunteering.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics, Adolescents (ages 12-18), Children (ages 3-11), Infants and Toddlers (ages 0-2), Newborns (0-28 days)
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Grapevine
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
Aetna - Open Access HMO
Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
Accepts New Patients
Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
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Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
Accepts New Patients
FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
Accepts New Patients
Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
Accepts New Patients
HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
Accepts New Patients
Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
Accepts New Patients
PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
Accepts New Patients
Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
Accepts New Patients
Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
Accepts New Patients
Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Charter POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - PPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select HMO
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
Accepts New Patients
UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
Your rights and protections against surprise medical bills

Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice. Baylor Scott & White Health does not manage the insurances accepted for this doctor. Please contact the office directly to confirm coverage.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center/Mcgovern Med School (2011)
  • Internship: IM and Peds, McGovern Medical Center at UT Health (2012)
  • Residency: IM and Peds, McGovern Medical Center at UT Health (2015)
Certifications
  • Internal Medicine - American Board of Internal Med
  • Pediatrics - American Board of Pediatrics
Industry Relationships

Physicians who are not employed, contracted with administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health are not required to report relationships and activities with industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry). Information regarding these relationships is therefore not available on this page. However, patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

Reviews (80) for Anita Priya Shankar, MD

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May 12, 2023
Great! Very satisfied
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May 11, 2023
She is patient and competent. She explains everything and answers questions. She is never in a hurry. Only good experiences with her!
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May 11, 2023
She is very professional,easy to talk to and caring.
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May 10, 2023
Dr. Shankar was amazing. It was clear she had read through my chart before meeting me, she asked great questions and was encouraging and positive in the face of new diagnosis.
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May 10, 2023
Dr Shankar is warm, professional but down to earth, real, patient and extremely compassionate and knowledgeable. Love her!
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May 9, 2023
First visit with Dr. Shankar. She was very good.
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May 9, 2023
Excellent
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May 9, 2023
Good listner, knowledgeable, personable
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May 8, 2023
Dr. Shankar is excellent. She listened and responded to all my concerns.
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May 6, 2023
She's wonderful.. Really listens and offers her professional knowledge that helped me understand more about my health.
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May 6, 2023
She's thoughtful and caring.
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May 5, 2023
She's great
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May 4, 2023
Listened to my concerns
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May 4, 2023
Dr. Shankar analyzes my condition and provides explanations and solutions. When necessary tests are ordered or referrals are made. I am very pleased with care that is provided.
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Apr 29, 2023
Very personable and professional and respectfulthe most important attributes for a doctor, I think.
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Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Shankar is so kind and asks questions and offers solutions.
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Apr 24, 2023
Dr. Shankar is great at explaining things, checking all boxes and let you know things that I needed to pay more attention.
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Apr 22, 2023
Very friendly and knowledgeable
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Apr 21, 2023
We found Dr Shankar thoughtful, interested and caring...
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Apr 21, 2023
I have anxiety when going to Dr but this wonderful Dr set me at ease with her caring demeanor. She was very thorough and I felt heard, I am so pleased she is my primary care physician.
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Apr 21, 2023
Medication Guidance provided. Thorough and kind.
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Apr 20, 2023
Dr Shankar is a good listener. The Dr always asks questions and answers in the way that I understand.
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Apr 19, 2023
Very helpful, printed out and reviewed a diet plan for me.
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Apr 17, 2023
Thoughtful and professional. Friendly demeanor.
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Apr 14, 2023
Very well organized.
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Apr 13, 2023
Very prompt and supportive.
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Apr 12, 2023
Excellent provider!
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Apr 12, 2023
Dr Shankar is great. She listens and takes her time to get to know you and what you have going on with your medical needs
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Apr 12, 2023
Provided empathetic care
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Apr 11, 2023
She's great.
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Apr 11, 2023
Very professional
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Apr 4, 2023
She pays attention to my history and reply to my concern.
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Dec 17, 2022
She took time to ask questions about my health and spent time explaining and answering my questions.
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Dec 13, 2022
She is professional and very courteous.
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Dec 10, 2022
Very interested why I was there and made me feel very special
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Dec 9, 2022
Dr Shankar is friendly and listens well to my concerns
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Dec 1, 2022
She is always very kind, professional, and actually listens to you. She has a very kind heart.
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Dec 1, 2022
Dr. Shankar is friendly, professional and thorough. She takes the time to really listen. She meets me where I am medically and works towards solutions that are practical and sustainable. Super doctor!
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Dec 1, 2022
Prompt, asked my concerns, examined for the issues I had and explained best course of treatment.
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