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VANESSA SHANKS
NPI 1629239330
Pediatrics - Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine in Columbus, OH

Active since June 24, 2008PECOS Enrolled
700 CHILDRENS DR, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 722-4559 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 21, 2026, Apr 12, 2024, Dec 5, 2023 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vanessa Shanks NPPES

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

VANESSA SHANKS (NPI 1629239330) is an individual neonatal-perinatal medicine provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35. 094553) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 4 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629239330
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080N0001X
Provider Legal NameVANESSA SHANKS
Location Address700 CHILDRENS DRColumbus, OH 43205-2664
Mailing Address700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · (614) 722-2000
Phone(614) 722-4559
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateMay 21, 20268 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1629239330 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Neonatal-Perinatal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080N0001X
Licenses✔ Licensed in OH · 35. 094553✔ Licensed in ID · 4061071
Definition
A pediatrician who is the principal care provider for sick newborn infants. Clinical expertise is used for direct patient care and for consulting with obstetrical colleagues to plan for the care of mothers who have high-risk pregnancies.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 35094553 (OH)
700 CHILDRENS DR, Columbus, OH 43205
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Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 1500 London AveMarysville, OH 43040-5512 · Phone (937) 578-2284
Location 21000 McKinley Park DrMarion, OH 43302-6399 · Phone (740) 383-8400
Location 32003 Kootenai Health WayCoeur D Alene, ID 83814-6051 · Phone (208) 625-4000
Location 4410 W 10th AveColumbus, OH 43210-1240 · Phone (614) 293-8000

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0128910OH

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CareSource, Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska.Insurance ›

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)

Vanessa Shanks 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.

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.

BELA M GANDHI MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Child & Adolescent Psychiatry)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-8212
AMRIK SINGH KHALSA M.D.
Pediatrics
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
DR. ROBERT MICHAEL DORMAN M.D.
Surgery
700 CHILDRENS DR, CCPR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-0449
MR. CHRISTOPHER JONES MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
LEANNE MURRAY PHARMD
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
CLAIRE ELIZABETH CHRISTIAN M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000
MEGAN MCNICOL
Pharmacist
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2160
MARIA STRENG
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
700 CHILDRENS DR
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Franklin County (614) 722-2000

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 Vanessa Shanks's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vanessa Shanks is 1629239330. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2008.

Where is Vanessa Shanks located?

Vanessa Shanks practices at 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 722-4559.

What is Vanessa Shanks's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, with taxonomy code 2080N0001X.

Is Vanessa Shanks enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vanessa Shanks is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Vanessa Shanks accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, CareSource and Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alaska list Vanessa Shanks 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 Vanessa Shanks was last updated on May 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.