Quick answers
- Which hospitals does James C. Shanks work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists James C. Shanks at 4 hospitals: Fairview Lakes Health Services, M Health Fairview St John's Hospital, M Health Fairview University of MN Medical Center and M Health Fairview Woodwinds Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does James C. Shanks see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Maplewood, MN, Saint Paul, MN and Woodbury, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is James C. Shanks's specialty?
- Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology as the primary specialty, and also Internal Medicine.
- Does James C. Shanks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James C. Shanks accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- Does James C. Shanks offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says James C. Shanks offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for James C. Shanks?
- (800) 468-3120, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is James C. Shanks's NPI number?
- 1255393906. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where James C. Shanks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James C. Shanks at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Fairview Lakes Health ServicesWyoming, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240050
- M Health Fairview St John's HospitalMaplewood, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240210
- M Health Fairview University of MN Medical CenterMinneapolis, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240080
- M Health Fairview Woodwinds HospitalWoodbury, MN · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 240213
Practice locations
Addresses where James C. Shanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 1575 Beam AveMaplewood, MN 55109
- 1700 University Ave WSaint Paul, MN 55104
- 1925 Woodwinds DrWoodbury, MN 55125 (800) 468‑3120
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists James C. Shanks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- HealthEast Medical Research Institute649 clinicians in the group
- Fairview Specialty Services306 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Minnesota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Minnesota — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Minnesota Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2002 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255393906 |
| 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 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- 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