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Family Practice

Vanita K. Shoemaker, MD

Works at hospitals in Schenectady, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Vanita K. Shoemaker, MD is a family doctor at 2080 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084. Phone: (518) 867-8040. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Vanita K. Shoemaker had 96 Original Medicare patients and 178 services. NPI 1134256324. 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: Family doctor (Medicare lists Family Practice)
  • Address: 2080 Western Ave, Guilderland, NY 12084 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (518) 867‑8040
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Ellis Hospital
  • Group practice: Priority Medical Services PLLC
  • Medical school: State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University · graduated 1999 (27 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Vanita K. Shoemaker, 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 Vanita K. Shoemaker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Vanita K. Shoemaker 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 Vanita K. Shoemaker see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 96 Original Medicare patients and 178 services for Vanita K. Shoemaker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Vanita K. Shoemaker's NPI number?
1134256324. 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 Vanita K. Shoemaker, 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 patients96
Services billed to Medicare178
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)37 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)32 services
  3. Automated urinalysis test (81003)21 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)21 services
  5. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)13 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 pressure69%
  • Arthritis39%
  • Ischemic heart disease34%
  • Anxiety26%
  • Diabetes24%

Hospitals where Vanita K. Shoemaker works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Vanita K. Shoemaker 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.

  • Ellis HospitalSchenectady, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330153

Practice locations

Addresses where Vanita K. Shoemaker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 2080 Western AveGuilderland, NY 12084
  • 2080 Western Ave, Suite 132Guilderland, NY 12084 (518) 867‑8040

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Vanita K. Shoemaker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Priority Medical Services PLLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Priority Medical Services PLLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of Ny Upstate Medical University
Graduation year1999 (27 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1134256324
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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