Quick answers
- Does Shakira Shanker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shakira Shanker 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 Shakira Shanker see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 621 Original Medicare patients and 10,743 services for Shakira Shanker. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shakira Shanker's NPI number?
- 1144631987. 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 Shakira Shanker, 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 patients | 621 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 10,743 |
| Different services or procedures | 63 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg (J2919)5,400 services
- Injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit (J0585)2,604 services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)485 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)399 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)307 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 blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis63%
- Anxiety39%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
Hospitals where Shakira Shanker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shakira Shanker 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.
- North Shore University HospitalManhasset, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330106
- Suny/Stony Brook University HospitalStony Brook, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330393
Practice locations
Addresses where Shakira Shanker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6080 Jericho TpkeCommack, NY 11725 (631) 364‑9119
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shakira Shanker as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- True North Medical at North Suffolk, PLLC19 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Neurologyprimary
Other neurologists in Commack
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Commack, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in True North Medical at North Suffolk, PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144631987 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians