Quick answers
- Does Ravi R. Shankar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ravi R. Shankar 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 Ravi R. Shankar see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 166 Original Medicare patients and 641 services for Ravi R. Shankar. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ravi R. Shankar's NPI number?
- 1417955501. 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 Ravi R. Shankar, 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 | 166 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 641 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study (95886)299 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 15 minutes or more (99202)151 services
- Nerve conduction, 7-8 studies (95910)61 services
- Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies (95911)44 services
- Nerve conduction, 5-6 studies (95909)28 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%
- Arthritis70%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease26%
- Anxiety22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ravi R. Shankar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1000 Bower Hill RdPittsburgh, PA 15243 (412) 942‑3700
- 4412 Penn AvePittsburgh, PA 15224 (412) 622‑4314
- 8981 Norwin Ave, Suite 204North Huntingdon, PA 15642 (724) 864‑4100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ravi R. Shankar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Medical Rehabilitation, Inc.5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pittsburgh, PA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Medical Rehabilitation, Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1417955501 |
| 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
- 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