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Hematology/Oncology

James C. Shanks, MD

Works at hospitals in Wyoming, MN · Maplewood, MN · Minneapolis, MN … · Minnesota

Summary

James C. Shanks, MD (Hematology/Oncology) is listed by Medicare at 4 hospitals in Wyoming, MN, Maplewood, MN and Minneapolis, MN and other places. NPI 1255393906. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James C. Shanks, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Hematology/OncologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
24Years since medical school (graduated 2002)
University Of Minnesota Medical SchoolMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
HealthEast Medical Research InstituteGroup practice (+1 more)

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.

Practice locations

Addresses where James C. Shanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Minnesota Medical School
Graduation year2002
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1255393906
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians