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WALTER A SHANK JR. MD
NPI 1518966019
Internal Medicine in Lexington, KY

Active since July 18, 2005PECOS Enrolled
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE 106, LEXINGTON, KY 40503(859) 278-5926(859) 276-3189 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Walter A Shank Jr. Md NPPES

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

WALTER A SHANK JR. MD (NPI 1518966019) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (28899) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518966019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameWALTER A SHANK JR.Credential: MD
Location Address2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE 106Lexington, KY 40503-2518
Mailing Address2101 Nicholasville Rd, Ste 106Lexington, KY 40503-2518 · (859) 278-5926 · Fax (859) 276-3189
Phone(859) 278-5926
Fax(859) 276-3189
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1518966019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in KY · 28899
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, Lexington, KY 40503
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINF74818
Medicaid64288996KY
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified218904

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Walter A Shank Jr. Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40503 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

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.

BRIGETTE HOLLERAN APRN
Nurse Practitioner
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, 304
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 277-5771
MS. HILARY A. HALPIN RD/LD
Dietitian, Registered
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 106
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-5926
BAPTIST PHYSICIANS LEXINGTON, INC
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 204
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 260-4330
MRS. CHARMAINE GILB PFISTER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 208
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 276-5454
DR. WILLIAM M PARELL MD
Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, STE. 103
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 278-0494
BAPTIST PHYSICIANS LEXINGTON, INC
Internal Medicine
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 208
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 276-5454
BAPTIST PHYSICIANS LEXINGTON, INC
Internal Medicine
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 208
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 276-5454
DR. TERRANCE GREGORY FURLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
2101 NICHOLASVILLE RD, SUITE 208
LEXINGTON, KY 40503
Fayette County (859) 276-5454

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 Walter Shank's NPI number?

The NPI number for Walter Shank is 1518966019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2005.

Where is Walter Shank located?

Walter Shank practices at 2101 Nicholasville Rd Ste 106, Lexington, KY 40503. The listed phone number is (859) 278-5926.

What is Walter Shank's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Walter Shank enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Walter Shank is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Walter Shank was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.