Dr Veena R Shankar, MD - Medicare Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) in Framingham, MA

Dr Veena R Shankar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Framingham, Massachusetts. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology). She is a member of the group practice Charles River Medical Associates, Pc and her current practice location is 571 Union Ave Ste 103, Framingham, Massachusetts. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (508) 665-4547.

Dr Veena R Shankar is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 213245) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1659354587.

Contact Information

Dr Veena R Shankar, MD
571 Union Ave Ste 103,
Framingham, MA 01702-5829
(508) 665-4547
(508) 665-4549



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Veena R Shankar
GenderFemale
SpecialityCardiovascular Disease (cardiology)
Experience33 Years
Location571 Union Ave Ste 103, Framingham, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Veena R Shankar graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659354587
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/23/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/15/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7810907383
  • Enrollment ID: I20060427000520

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Veena R Shankar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659354587NPI-NPPES
0196657MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 213245 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Metrowest Medical CenterFramingham, MAHospital
Tufts Medical CenterBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Charles River Medical Associates, Pc347663045098

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameCharles River Medical Associates, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1598215204
PECOS PAC ID: 3476630450
Enrollment ID: O20161122000110

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Veena R Shankar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Veena R Shankar, MD
171 Main St Ste 203b,
Ashland, MA 01721-1187

Ph: (508) 881-3029
Dr Veena R Shankar, MD
571 Union Ave Ste 103,
Framingham, MA 01702-5829

Ph: (508) 665-4547

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