PREM SHEKAR MD
NPI 1760448955
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Burlington, MA
About Prem Shekar Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
PREM SHEKAR MD (NPI 1760448955) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Burlington, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (219668) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
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
Prem Shekar Md 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 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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington
Acute Care Hospitals · Burlington, MAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01805 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
BURLINGTON, MA 01805
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 Prem Shekar's NPI number?
The NPI number for Prem Shekar is 1760448955. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2006.
Where is Prem Shekar located?
Prem Shekar practices at 41 Mall Rd, Burlington, MA 01805. The listed phone number is (781) 744-8000.
What is Prem Shekar's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.
Is Prem Shekar enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Prem Shekar 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 Prem Shekar accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Sheld and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Prem Shekar 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 Prem Shekar affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Prem Shekar is affiliated with Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, Burlington.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Prem Shekar was last updated on June 29, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
