Douglas Alan Shenkman, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Lakeland, FL

Douglas Alan Shenkman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Lakeland, Florida. He went to Tufts University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1995 and has 29 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Watson Clinic Llp and his current practice location is 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (863) 680-7214.

Douglas Alan Shenkman is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME81093) 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 1679535389.

Contact Information

Douglas Alan Shenkman, MD
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805
(863) 680-7214
(866) 264-8519



Physician's Profile

Full NameDouglas Alan Shenkman
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience29 Years
Location1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, Florida
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:
  • Douglas Alan Shenkman attended and graduated from Tufts University School Of Medicine in 1995
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1679535389
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406938927
  • Enrollment ID: I20100114000374

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Douglas Alan Shenkman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1679535389NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery ME81093 (Florida)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baycare Home Care IncLakeland, FLHome health agency
Lakeland Regional Medical CenterLakeland, FLHospital
Winter Haven HospitalWinter haven, FLHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Watson Clinic Llp1456258979373

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Entity NameWatson Clinic Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316940695
PECOS PAC ID: 1456258979
Enrollment ID: O20031215000113

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Douglas Alan Shenkman, MD
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805-3019

Ph: (863) 680-7000
Douglas Alan Shenkman, MD
1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd,
Lakeland, FL 33805

Ph: (863) 680-7214

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Lakeland, FL

Phuc Vo, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-680-7214    Fax: 866-264-8519
Dr. Renee Genova,
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-687-1250    Fax: 863-687-1258
Dr. Johnathan H Thompson, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-687-1321    Fax: 863-284-1786
Heather Rae Wortham, D.O.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-687-1321    Fax: 863-284-1730
Dr. Mario Antonio John, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3030 Harden Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33803
Phone: 863-687-1250    Fax: 863-687-1258
Russell Sklenicka, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 863-680-7000    Fax: 863-680-7420
Morgan Willoughby, PA-C
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1324 Lakeland Hills Blvd Ste A, Lakeland, FL 33805
Phone: 407-650-7715    

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