Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Gary Shanks work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Gary Shanks at 2 hospitals: South Texas Spine and Surgical Hospital and UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Gary Shanks see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including San Antonio, TX and Dallas, TX. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Gary Shanks's specialty?
- Medicare lists Anesthesiology as the primary specialty.
- Does Gary Shanks accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gary 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.
- What is the phone number for Gary Shanks?
- (210) 507-4090, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Gary Shanks's NPI number?
- 1275519985. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Gary Shanks works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Gary Shanks at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- South Texas Spine and Surgical HospitalSan Antonio, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450856
- UT of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr.Dallas, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 450044
Practice locations
Addresses where Gary Shanks is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 18600 Hardy Oak BlvdSan Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 507‑4090
- 19179 Blanco, Suite 171San Antonio, TX 78258 (210) 614‑0180
- 6201 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390 (214) 645‑2353
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gary Shanks as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas3,187 clinicians in the group
- South Texas Anesthesia Group PLLC17 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Anesthesiologyprimary
Other anesthesiologists in San Antonio
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Antonio, TX — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Iowa, Rj & L Carver College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1994 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1275519985 |
| 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