Chandra Shekar, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Oshkosh, WI

Chandra Shekar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. He graduated from medical school in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Ascension Medical Group-fox Valley Wisconsin Inc and his current practice location is 500 S Oakwood Rd, Oshkosh, Wisconsin. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (920) 223-2000.

Chandra Shekar is licensed to practice in Wisconsin (license number 34315-020) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1982795357.

Contact Information

Chandra Shekar, MD
500 S Oakwood Rd,
Oshkosh, WI 54904-7944
(920) 223-2000
(920) 223-0508



Physician's Profile

Full NameChandra Shekar
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience45 Years
Location500 S Oakwood Rd, Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chandra Shekar graduated from medical school in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1982795357
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/28/2006
  • Last Update Date: 01/13/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527143049
  • Enrollment ID: I20080307000603

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chandra Shekar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1982795357NPI-NPPES
32039300MedicaidWI

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 34315-020 (Wisconsin)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ascension Ne Wisconsin - St Elizabeth CampusAppleton, WIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ascension Medical Group-fox Valley Wisconsin Inc0244142420258

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAscension Medical Group-fox Valley Wisconsin Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1730126392
PECOS PAC ID: 0244142420
Enrollment ID: O20031105000351

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Entity NameAscension Ne Wisconsin, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1407803638
PECOS PAC ID: 7719897784
Enrollment ID: O20061027000037

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chandra Shekar, MD
4425 N Port Washington Rd, Ascension Credentialing,
Glendale, WI 53212-1082

Ph: () -
Chandra Shekar, MD
500 S Oakwood Rd,
Oshkosh, WI 54904-7944

Ph: (920) 223-2000

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Psychiatry & Neurology Doctors in Oshkosh, WI

Kenneth Charles Casimir, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 220 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920-236-4700    Fax: 920-236-1157
Dr. Chandralekha Bommakanti, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 500 S Oakwood Rd, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: 920-223-3400    Fax: 920-223-3404
Dr. Wilson Haw Luy Tan, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: 920-303-8700    
Dr. Ahmad Y Haffar, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 3475 Omro Rd, Suite 200, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: 920-236-0991    Fax: 920-236-0993
Jean Kay Oelschlager, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 855 N Westhaven Dr, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: 920-303-8700    
Charles D Morgan, MD
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2700 W 9th Ave, Ste 320, Oshkosh, WI 54904
Phone: 920-223-3585    
Michael R. Vicente, M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 220 Washington Ave, Oshkosh, WI 54901
Phone: 920-236-4700    Fax: 920-236-1157

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