SOMA SHANKER M.D.
NPI 1093884157
Anesthesiology in Florham Park, NJ

Active since November 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
25B VREELAND RD, FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932(973) 660-9334(973) 660-9732 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Soma Shanker M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOMA SHANKER M.D. (NPI 1093884157) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Florham Park, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (MA06780000) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093884157
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameSOMA SHANKERCredential: M.D.
Location Address25B VREELAND RDFlorham Park, NJ 07932-1900
Mailing Address3100 Spring Forest Rd, Ste 130Raleigh, NC 27616-2880 · (919) 882-0706 · Fax (919) 873-9821
Fax(973) 660-9732
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 2017
✔ NPI 1093884157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · MA06780000
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207LC0200X · License MA06780000 (NJ)
25B VREELAND RD, Florham Park, NJ 07932

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPING86831
Medicaid7919000NJ
Medicare PIN023400CNKNJ

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Soma Shanker M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID7517997562
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050818000814
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Soma Shanker reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Medicine
94 OLD SHORT HILLS RD
Livingston, NJ 07039
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 1,913 clinicians in this Medicare group
Specialist
100 MADISON AVE, PHYSICAINS SHARED SERVICES BOX 68
Morristown, NJ 07960
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 46 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
135 services34 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Newark Beth Israel Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number310002
Location201 Lyons AveNewark, NJ 07112 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932
Anesthesiology
25B VREELAND RD
FLORHAM PARK, NJ 07932

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Soma Shanker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Soma Shanker is 1093884157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2006.

Where is Soma Shanker located?

Soma Shanker practices at 25B Vreeland Rd, Florham Park, NJ 07932. The listed phone number is (973) 660-9334.

What is Soma Shanker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Soma Shanker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Soma Shanker is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Soma Shanker's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Soma Shanker reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Rwjbh Observation Associates LLC (Livingston, NJ) and Specialty Care Of Practice Associates,pa (Morristown, NJ). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Soma Shanker's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Soma Shanker accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health list Soma Shanker as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Soma Shanker affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Soma Shanker is affiliated with Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Soma Shanker was last updated on February 6, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.