Quick answers
- Does Thomas Shannon Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Thomas Shannon Jr. 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 Thomas Shannon Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 629 Original Medicare patients and 3,937 services for Thomas Shannon Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Thomas Shannon Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1821079864. 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 Thomas Shannon Jr., 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 | 629 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,937 |
| Different services or procedures | 62 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)948 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 1-5 nails (11720)579 services
- Trimming of dystrophic nails, any number (G0127)578 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 1 growth (11055)384 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, 2-4 growths (11056)259 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease36%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
Hospitals where Thomas Shannon Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Thomas Shannon Jr. 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.
- Reading HospitalWest Reading, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390044
Practice locations
Addresses where Thomas Shannon Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 654 Philadelphia AveShillington, PA 19607 (610) 796‑9522
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Thomas Shannon Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Berks Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates Inc7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Pennsylvania
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Pennsylvania — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Berks Foot and Ankle Surgical Associates Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Podiatric medical school | Kent State University College Of Podiatric Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1995 (31 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1821079864 |
| 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