CHANDER SHEKHAR M.D.
NPI 1629419635
Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease in Canton, OH

Active since July 08, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
88.16/100
CMS Quality Rating
2600 SIXTH ST SW, CANTON, OH 44710(330) 363-5434(330) 580-5513 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 9, 2024, May 25, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Chander Shekhar M.d. NPPES

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

CHANDER SHEKHAR M.D. (NPI 1629419635) is an individual cardiovascular disease provider in Canton, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.128819) and active in the NPI registry since July 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Union Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1629419635
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0000X
Provider Legal NameCHANDER SHEKHARCredential: M.D.
Location Address2600 SIXTH ST SWCanton, OH 44710-1702
Mailing AddressPo Box 80690Canton, OH 44708-0690 · (330) 363-7444 · Fax (330) 363-7770
Fax(330) 580-5513
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 8, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 9, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1629419635 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Cardiovascular DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.128819
Definition
An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 35.128819 (OH)
2600 SIXTH ST SW, Canton, OH 44710

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

Chander Shekhar 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 ID7416266820
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230724001373
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 Chander Shekhar reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Same address
General Acute Care Hospital
2600 6TH ST SW
Canton, OH 44710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 153 clinicians in this Medicare group
Cardiovascular Disease
2600 SIXTH ST SW
Canton, OH 44710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 162 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Practitioner
200 E STATE ST
Alliance, OH 44601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 21 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
832 S MAIN ST
Orrville, OH 44667
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural
659 BOULEVARD
Dover, OH 44622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 99 clinicians in this Medicare group
Plastic Surgery
100 DEBARTOLO PL STE 200
Youngstown, OH 44512
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Ohio enrollment
  • 317 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 26

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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
420 services310 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
292 services146 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.
270 services150 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.
246 services245 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
124 services120 patients
Exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with electrocardiogram (ecg) with supervision by physician 93016
An exercise or drug-induced heart stress test with ECG involves monitoring your heart's activity while it's under stress, either from exercise or medication. A doctor supervises the entire procedure to ensure safety and accuracy in results. This test helps detect heart problems.
55 services55 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Union Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dover, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360010
Location659 BoulevardDover, OH 44622 · Tuscarawas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Aultman Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number360084
Location2600 Sixth Street SWCanton, OH 44710 · Stark County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Alliance Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alliance, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360131
Location200 East State StreetAlliance, OH 44601 · Stark County
Emergency services

Surgical Hospital At Southwoods

Acute Care Hospitals · Youngstown, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number360352
Location7630 Southern BlvdYoungstown, OH 44512 · Mahoning County

Aultman Orrville Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Orrville, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number361323
Location832 South Main StreetOrrville, OH 44667 · Wayne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44710 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.

88.16/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality80.91
Promoting Interoperability98
Improvement Activities40
Cost65.87

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.

Nurse Practitioner
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Internal Medicine
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Nurse Practitioner
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710
Emergency Medicine
2600 SIXTH ST SW
CANTON, OH 44710

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 Chander Shekhar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chander Shekhar is 1629419635. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 8, 2013.

Where is Chander Shekhar located?

Chander Shekhar practices at 2600 Sixth St SW, Canton, OH 44710. The listed phone number is (330) 363-5434.

What is Chander Shekhar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Cardiovascular Disease, with taxonomy code 207RC0000X.

Is Chander Shekhar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chander Shekhar 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 Chander Shekhar's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chander Shekhar reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Aultman Hospital (Canton, OH), Aultman Deuble Heart & Vascular Hospital, LLC (Canton, OH), Alliance Community Hospital (Alliance, OH), Orrville Hospital Foundation (Orrville, OH), The Union Hospital Association (Dover, OH) 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 Chander Shekhar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chander Shekhar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Antidote Health Plan of Ohio, Inc. and 3 other insurers list Chander Shekhar 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 Chander Shekhar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chander Shekhar is affiliated with Union Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Alliance Community Hospital, Surgical Hospital At Southwoods and Aultman Orrville Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chander Shekhar was last updated on April 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.