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Otolaryngology

Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD

Works at hospitals in Indianapolis, IN · Indiana

Summary

Dr. Taha Z. Shipchandler, MD is an ENT doctor at 1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Phone: (888) 484-3258. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Taha Z. Shipchandler had 94 Original Medicare patients and 451 services. NPI 1023288230. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: ENT doctor (Medicare lists Otolaryngology)
  • Address: 1701 N Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202 · Directions
  • Phone: (888) 484‑3258
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Indiana University Health
  • Group practice: IU Health Medical Group LLC
  • Medical school: Indiana University School Of Medicine · graduated 2003 (23 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Taha Z. Shipchandler, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Taha Z. Shipchandler accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Taha Z. Shipchandler accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Taha Z. Shipchandler see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 451 services for Taha Z. Shipchandler. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Taha Z. Shipchandler's NPI number?
1023288230. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Taha Z. Shipchandler, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients94
Services billed to Medicare451
Different services or procedures49
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients71

Most frequent services

  1. Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)47 services
  2. Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less (14060)29 services
  3. Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.1-30.0 sq cm (14061)27 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)27 services
  5. Preparation of skin graft site of face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, around eyes, genitals, hands, feet, fingers, or toes, 100.0 sq cm or 1% body area for infants and children, or less (15004)26 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High cholesterol75%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Depression36%
  • Anxiety29%
  • Diabetes26%

Hospitals where Taha Z. Shipchandler works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Taha Z. Shipchandler at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where Taha Z. Shipchandler is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Taha Z. Shipchandler as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • IU Health Medical Group LLC4,462 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ENT doctors in Indianapolis

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Indianapolis, IN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in IU Health Medical Group LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolIndiana University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2003 (23 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1023288230
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians