DR. HEATHER JOY SHENKMAN M.D.
NPI 1215918800
Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology in Tarzana, CA

Active since November 09, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
18663 VENTURA BLVD STE 202, TARZANA, CA 91356(818) 938-9505(818) 938-9513 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 6, 2018, Nov 11, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Heather Joy Shenkman M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HEATHER JOY SHENKMAN M.D. (NPI 1215918800) is an individual interventional cardiology provider in Tarzana, California, licensed in California (A98800) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in West Hills, and is a graduate of Albany Medical College Of Union University (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215918800
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0011X
Provider Legal NameDR. HEATHER JOY SHENKMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address18663 VENTURA BLVD STE 202Tarzana, CA 91356
Mailing Address18663 Ventura Blvd Ste 202Tarzana, CA 91356-4151 · (818) 938-9505 · Fax (818) 938-9513
Fax(818) 938-9513
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSAlbany Medical College Of Union UniversityGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateNovember 9, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 6, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1215918800 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Interventional CardiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0011X
License Licensed in CA · A98800
Definition
An area of medicine within the subspecialty of cardiology, which uses specialized imaging and other diagnostic techniques to evaluate blood flow and pressure in the coronary arteries and chambers of the heart and uses technical procedures and medications to treat abnormalities that impair the function of the cardiovascular system.
18663 VENTURA BLVD STE 202, Tarzana, CA 91356

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 17325 Medical Center Dr, Suite 300West Hills, CA 91307-1925 · Phone (818) 595-3581 · Fax (818) 595-3598

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid4414759MI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Heather Joy Shenkman 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 ID9234125527
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070823000730
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 21

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
533 services163 patients
Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function 93306
This is a heart ultrasound, also known as an echocardiogram. It uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart, showing how blood flows through it. The color depicts the blood flow's speed and direction. It also checks the heart's valves to ensure they're working properly.
305 services293 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
239 services122 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
199 services183 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
172 services148 patients
Remote monitoring of physiologic parameters, initial supply of devices with daily recordings or programmed alerts transmission, each 30 days 99454
This service involves using devices to remotely track body functions like heart rate or blood pressure. These devices, provided initially, record data daily or send alerts if readings are abnormal. The service is renewed every 30 days.
155 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 91356 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality92.76
Improvement Activities40

Reported Quality Measures

Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
27%41 patients2/55-star benchmark: 87%
Controlling High Blood Pressure
64%405 patients3/55-star benchmark: 91%
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD): Beta-Blocker Therapy Prior Myocardial Infarction (MI) or Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVEF <= 40%)
80%46 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Diabetes: Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) Poor Control (>9%)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
83%111 patients1/55-star benchmark: 91%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
71%2,436 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Heart Failure (HF): Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitor or Angiotensin Receptor Blocker (ARB) or Angiotensin Receptor-Neprilysin Inhibitor (ARNI) Therapy for Left Ventricular Systolic Dysfunction (LVSD)
95%20 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
34%827 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
31%674 patients3/55-star benchmark: 61%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Patients screened: 0% · 499 patients
0%499 patients
Statin Therapy for the Prevention and Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease
85%458 patients4/55-star benchmark: 91%
Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 538 patients
Patients totalRate: 0% · 538 patients
0%538 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

Internal Medicine (Interventional Cardiology)
18663 VENTURA BLVD STE 202
TARZANA, CA 91356
Dietitian, Registered
18663 VENTURA BLVD STE 202
TARZANA, CA 91356
Dietitian, Registered
18663 VENTURA BLVD STE 202
TARZANA, CA 91356

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 Heather Shenkman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Heather Shenkman is 1215918800. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 9, 2005.

Where is Heather Shenkman located?

Heather Shenkman practices at 18663 Ventura Blvd Ste 202, Tarzana, CA 91356. The listed phone number is (818) 938-9505.

What is Heather Shenkman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Interventional Cardiology, with taxonomy code 207RI0011X.

Is Heather Shenkman enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Heather Shenkman 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Heather Shenkman was last updated on July 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.