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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Veena Shankar, MD

Works at hospitals in Boston, MA · Framingham, MA · Newton, MA … · Massachusetts

Summary

Veena Shankar, MD (Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)) is listed by Medicare at 5 hospitals in Boston, MA, Framingham, MA and Newton, MA and other places. NPI 1659354587. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

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

Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)Primary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
35Years since medical school (graduated 1991)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Charles River Medical Associates, PCGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Veena Shankar work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Veena Shankar at 5 hospitals: Brigham and Women's Hospital, Metrowest Medical Center, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, Tufts Medical Center and UMass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Veena Shankar see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Framingham, MA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Veena Shankar's specialty?
Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) as the primary specialty.
Does Veena Shankar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Veena Shankar 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 Veena Shankar offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Veena Shankar offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Veena Shankar?
(508) 665-4547, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Veena Shankar's NPI number?
1659354587. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Veena Shankar works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Veena Shankar at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

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

  • Charles River Medical Associates, PC119 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Framingham

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Framingham, MA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1659354587
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Sources

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