TAMER SHAKER
NPI 1356751986
Surgery in San Antonio, TX
About Tamer Shaker NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
TAMER SHAKER (NPI 1356751986) is an individual surgery provider in San Antonio, Texas, licensed in Texas (T9981) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2014).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Accepted Insurance
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
Tamer Shaker 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Methodist Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · San Antonio, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 78229 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
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.
SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229
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 Tamer Shaker's NPI number?
The NPI number for Tamer Shaker is 1356751986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 5, 2014.
Where is Tamer Shaker located?
Tamer Shaker practices at 8201 Ewing Halsell Dr, San Antonio, TX 78229. The listed phone number is (210) 575-8514.
What is Tamer Shaker's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.
Is Tamer Shaker enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Tamer Shaker 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.
What insurance does Tamer Shaker accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Oscar Insurance Company list Tamer Shaker 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 Tamer Shaker affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Tamer Shaker is affiliated with Methodist Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Tamer Shaker was last updated on September 27, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
