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Pediatric Medicine

Shankar Ganapathy, MD

Sees patients in Akron, OH · Ohio

Summary

Shankar Ganapathy, MD (Pediatric Medicine) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Akron, OH. NPI 1588646574. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shankar Ganapathy, 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

Pediatric MedicinePrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
29Years since medical school (graduated 1997)
MaleGender (as listed)
Children's Hospital Medical Center of AkronGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Shankar Ganapathy see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Akron, OH. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Shankar Ganapathy's specialty?
Medicare lists Pediatric Medicine as the primary specialty, and also Diagnostic Radiology.
Does Shankar Ganapathy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shankar Ganapathy 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 Shankar Ganapathy?
(330) 543-1000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Shankar Ganapathy's NPI number?
1588646574. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shankar Ganapathy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shankar Ganapathy as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Children's Hospital Medical Center of Akron141 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pediatricians in Akron

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Akron, OH — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1997
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1588646574
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Sources

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