DR. ELLYN SUE SHANDER MD
NPI 1134278500
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Stamford, CT

Active since January 08, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
70.22/100
CMS Quality Rating
1933 LONG RIDGE RD, STAMFORD, CT 06903(203) 595-9205(203) 329-8011 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, Jun 25, 2024 (2 updates tracked since 2024).

About Dr. Ellyn Sue Shander Md NPPES

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

DR. ELLYN SUE SHANDER MD (NPI 1134278500) is an individual psychiatry provider in Stamford, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (024821) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Torrington, and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1134278500
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELLYN SUE SHANDERCredential: MD
Location Address1933 LONG RIDGE RDStamford, CT 06903-3201
Mailing Address1933 Long Ridge RdStamford, CT 06903-3201 · (203) 595-9205 · Fax (203) 329-8011
Fax(203) 329-8011
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva UniversityGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJanuary 8, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1134278500 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in CT · 024821✔ Licensed in FL · ME159598
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1933 LONG RIDGE RD, Stamford, CT 06903

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1540 LITCHFIELD STTORRINGTON, CT 06790-6679 · Phone (972) 449-0540

Other Identifiers 1

Other024821CT · Medical License

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

Dr. Ellyn Sue Shander Md 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 ID6608058243
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110303000398, I20250821004107, I20250908001685, I20251021000709
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Ellyn Shander reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

General Acute Care Hospital
5 PERRYRIDGE RD
Greenwich, CT 06830
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 268 clinicians in this Medicare group
Adult Mental Health
109 LEGION AVE
New Haven, CT 06519
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 12 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
3500 QUAKERBRIDGE RD # 105
Hamilton, NJ 08619
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
Neurology
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Access Telecare California PC
  • 194 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut, Florida, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington enrollments
  • 90 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatry
1717 MAIN ST STE 5850
Dallas, TX 75201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 36 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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more 99212
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously seen the doctor. During this 10-19 minute visit, the doctor will review your health status, discuss any concerns, and manage ongoing treatments or medications. It's a chance to ensure your health is on track.
14 services14 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06903 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$183.10 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $45.77 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$75.55 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $18.88 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

70.22/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality94.44
Promoting Interoperability73
Improvement Activities40
Cost28.81

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 Ellyn Shander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ellyn Shander is 1134278500. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 8, 2007.

Where is Ellyn Shander located?

Ellyn Shander practices at 1933 Long Ridge Rd, Stamford, CT 06903. The listed phone number is (203) 595-9205.

What is Ellyn Shander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ellyn Shander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ellyn Shander 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 Ellyn Shander's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ellyn Shander reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Greenwich Hospital (Greenwich, CT), Continuum Of Care, Inc. (New Haven, CT), Forefront-Rosenzweig Behavioral Health Medical Services PC (Hamilton, NJ), Access Telecare California, P.C. (Dallas, TX), Access Telecare, PLLC (Dallas, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Ellyn Shander's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ellyn Shander accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Ellyn Shander 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ellyn Shander was last updated on January 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 months 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.