Quick answers
- Does Christopher M. Shanahan accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Christopher M. Shanahan 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 Christopher M. Shanahan see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 152 Original Medicare patients and 524 services for Christopher M. Shanahan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Christopher M. Shanahan's NPI number?
- 1639410319. 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 Christopher M. Shanahan, 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 | 152 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 524 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)224 services
- X-ray of lower and sacral spine, 2-3 views (72100)91 services
- X-ray of pelvis, 1-2 views (72170)74 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)50 services
- X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views (72050)36 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
- Depression26%
- Anxiety26%
Hospitals where Christopher M. Shanahan works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Christopher M. Shanahan 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.
- Wyoming CountyWarsaw, NY · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 331323
Practice locations
Addresses where Christopher M. Shanahan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 160 Farber HallBuffalo, NY 14214 (716) 829‑2070
- 4180 Abbott RdOrchard Park, NY 14127 (716) 648‑4321
- 462 Grider StBuffalo, NY 14215 (716) 898‑3810
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Christopher M. Shanahan as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University Orthopaedic Services Inc.115 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Physician Assistantprimary
Other physician assistants in Buffalo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University Orthopaedic Services Inc.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | PA |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2012 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1639410319 |
| 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