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TERESA ATIF ASKANDER M.D.
NPI 1699137976
Anesthesiology in Plainsboro, NJ

Active since March 24, 2016PECOS Enrolled
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, MEDICAL ARTS PAVILION SUITE 390, PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536(609) 497-4371 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 28, 2021, Apr 26, 2017, Mar 24, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Teresa Atif Askander M.d. NPPES

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

TERESA ATIF ASKANDER M.D. (NPI 1699137976) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Plainsboro, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA11031500) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1699137976
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameTERESA ATIF ASKANDERCredential: M.D.
Location Address5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, MEDICAL ARTS PAVILION SUITE 390Plainsboro, NJ 08536
Mailing Address550 1st AveNew York, NY 10016-6402 · (212) 263-5506
Phone(609) 497-4371
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 23, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1699137976 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 25MA11031500
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 25MA11031500 (NJ)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, Plainsboro, NJ 08536
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Teresa Atif Askander M.d. 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Teresa Askander reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Shrewsbury Ambulatory Anesthesia LLC
28 mi
Anesthesiology
655 SHREWSBURY AVENUE
Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 396 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356691885 (732) 450-6000

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 9

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
95 services91 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement 76942
Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement is a technique where sound waves create images that help accurately position the needle during procedures. This method ensures precision, minimizes discomfort, and increases safety.
66 services64 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
58 services55 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
54 services52 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
36 services35 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
29 services28 patients

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.

DR. DANIELLE LEVIN MD
Anesthesiology (Pain Medicine)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (732) 447-6552
GARY P FORESTER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 853-7272
DAVID B SOKOL M.D.
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 853-7272
PATRICK STEPHEN MINOGUE PA-C
Physician Assistant
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, SUITE 450
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 853-6390
NICOLE MAY DETLET RD
Dietitian, Registered
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 785-5870
DANIELLE JULIA HILL CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, SUITE 300
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 853-7272
DR. ELLIOT BRETT SAMBOL M.D.
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, SUITE 400
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 936-9100
DR. ANSHU BHALLA MD
Family Medicine (Geriatric Medicine)
5 PLAINSBORO ROAD, SUITE 275
PLAINSBORO, NJ 08536
Middlesex County (609) 954-3084

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 Teresa Askander's NPI number?

The NPI number for Teresa Askander is 1699137976. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2016.

Where is Teresa Askander located?

Teresa Askander practices at 5 Plainsboro Road Medical Arts Pavilion Suite 390, Plainsboro, NJ 08536. The listed phone number is (609) 497-4371.

What is Teresa Askander's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Teresa Askander enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Teresa Askander is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Teresa Askander's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Teresa Askander reassigns Medicare benefits to Shrewsbury Ambulatory Anesthesia LLC (Shrewsbury, NJ). The 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 Teresa Askander's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Teresa Askander was last updated on January 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.