Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Amit J. Shanker work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Amit J. Shanker at 4 hospitals: Canton-Potsdam Hospital, Carthage Area Hospital, Inc, Gouverneur Hospital and SLHS Massena, Inc. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Amit J. Shanker see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Potsdam, NY. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Amit J. Shanker's specialty?
- Medicare lists Cardiac Electrophysiology as the primary specialty, and also Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology).
- Does Amit J. Shanker accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Amit J. Shanker 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 Amit J. Shanker offer telehealth?
- Medicare's clinician data says Amit J. Shanker offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
- What is the phone number for Amit J. Shanker?
- (315) 261-5550, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Amit J. Shanker's NPI number?
- 1598761801. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Amit J. Shanker works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Amit J. Shanker at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Canton-Potsdam HospitalPotsdam, NY · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 330197
- Carthage Area Hospital, IncOgdensburg, NY · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 331324
- Gouverneur HospitalGouverneur, NY · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 331315
- SLHS Massena, IncMassena, NY · Critical Access Hospital · CCN 331322
Practice locations
Addresses where Amit J. Shanker is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 49 Lawrence AvePotsdam, NY 13676 (315) 261‑5550
- 50 Leroy StPotsdam, NY 13676 (315) 265‑3300
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Amit J. Shanker as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- Canton-Potsdam Hospital252 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Other cardiac electrophysiologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1598761801 |
| 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