Quick answers
- Does Karthik Shankar accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karthik Shankar 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.
- What is Karthik Shankar's NPI number?
- 1861954810. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Karthik Shankar works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karthik Shankar 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.
- Baylor Scott and White Medical Center SunnyvaleSunnyvale, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 670060
- Main Line Hospital LankenauWynnewood, PA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 390195
Practice locations
Addresses where Karthik Shankar is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4700 N Galloway AveMesquite, TX 75150 (972) 566‑5400
- 7848 Gateway Blvd EEl Paso, TX 79915 (915) 599‑1313
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karthik Shankar as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Texas Oncology PA1,014 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
- Internal Medicinealso
- Medical Oncologyalso
Other hematologist-oncologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Texas Oncology PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DO |
|---|---|
| Medical school | West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2019 (7 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861954810 |
| 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
- 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