Quick answers
- Does Charles B. Shana accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles B. Shana 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 Charles B. Shana see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 785 Original Medicare patients and 1,325 services for Charles B. Shana. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles B. Shana's NPI number?
- 1427014935. 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 Charles B. Shana, 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 | 785 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,325 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope (45380)191 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)175 services
- Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)167 services
- Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare (45385)144 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)95 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Anxiety38%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
Hospitals where Charles B. Shana works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles B. Shana 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.
- Newport HospitalNewport, RI · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 410006
- Southcoast Hospitals GroupFall River, MA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 220074
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles B. Shana is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Page StNew Bedford, MA 02740 (508) 973‑5919
- 1030 President AveFall River, MA 02720
- 11 Friendship StNewport, RI 02840 (401) 846‑6400
- 363 Highland AveFall River, MA 02720 (508) 973‑5919
- 534 Prospect StFall River, MA 02720 (508) 973‑7766
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles B. Shana as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Southcoast Physicians Group Inc881 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Gastroenterologyprimary
Other gastroenterologists in New Bedford
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Bedford, MA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Southcoast Physicians Group Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Yale University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427014935 |
| 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