Ganesh M Shankar, MD, PHD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Boston, MA

Ganesh M Shankar, MD, PHD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to Harvard Medical School and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc and his current practice location is 55 Fruit St., Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 726-5143.

Ganesh M Shankar is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 264888) 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 1023339314.

Contact Information

Ganesh M Shankar, MD, PHD
55 Fruit St., Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-5143
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameGanesh M Shankar
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience14 Years
Location55 Fruit St., Boston, Massachusetts
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:
  • Ganesh M Shankar attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1023339314
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2010
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1951569698
  • Enrollment ID: I20160610001423

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Ganesh M Shankar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1023339314NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery 264888 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Partners Healthcare At Home - Home CareWaltham, MAHome health agency
Nvna And HospiceNorwell, MAHome health agency
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAHospital
Brigham And Women's HospitalBoston, MAHospital
North Shore Medical Center -Salem, MAHospital
Faulkner Hospital-brigham And Women'sBoston, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Massachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc24663658203085

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Entity NameMassachusetts General Physicians Organization Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1801874573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466365820
Enrollment ID: O20031111000434

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Entity NameThe General Hospital Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1023049236
PECOS PAC ID: 6507803806
Enrollment ID: O20080313000351

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Ganesh M Shankar, MD, PHD
55 Fruit St., Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA 02114

Ph: (617) 726-5143
Ganesh M Shankar, MD, PHD
55 Fruit St., Massachusetts General Hospital,
Boston, MA 02114

Ph: (617) 726-5143

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 75 Francis St, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 203-645-9485    Fax: 617-732-5500
Dr. Justin Lee Massengale, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 725 Albany St, Shapiro 7, Suite C, Boston, MA 02118
Phone: 617-638-8992    Fax: 617-638-8979
Scellig S Stone, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 617-355-1484    
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Phone: 617-732-6600    
Hormuzdiyar Henry Dasenbrock, MD
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Phone: 617-638-8992    
Dr. Justin M Brown, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 55 Fruit St # 745, Boston, MA 02114
Phone: 617-726-8582    Fax: 858-822-4715

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