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DR. TIRUNELLAI RANGANATHAN SHANKAR MD
NPI 1780700856
Surgery in Skowhegan, ME

Active since March 21, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223, SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976(207) 474-7045(207) 474-5173 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 3, 2023, Dec 11, 2019, Mar 17, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar Md NPPES

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

DR. TIRUNELLAI RANGANATHAN SHANKAR MD (NPI 1780700856) is an individual surgery provider in Skowhegan, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD17663) and active in the NPI registry since March 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Redington Fairview General Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Nevada School Of Medicine.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780700856
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. TIRUNELLAI RANGANATHAN SHANKARCredential: MD
Location Address46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223Skowhegan, ME 04976-1481
Mailing AddressPo Box 468Skowhegan, ME 04976-0468 · (207) 474-7045 · Fax (207) 474-5173
Phone(207) 474-7045
Fax(207) 474-5173
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Nevada School Of Medicine
Enumeration DateMarch 21, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1780700856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in ME · MD17663
Definition

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223, Skowhegan, ME 04976
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1780700856ME
Other000468201Medicare Ptan

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Tirunellai Ranganathan Shankar 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.

PECOS PAC ID2567548209
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080321000051
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Redington Fairview General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Skowhegan, ME
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number201314
Location46 Fairview Ave PO Box 468Skowhegan, ME 04976 · Somerset County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04976 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
$82.58 typical visit price
range $53.26 – $162.77
Typical copayment $20.64 (range $13.31 – $40.69)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.74 typical visit price
range $16.90 – $132.79
Typical copayment $16.68 (range $4.22 – $33.19)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
82%152 patients4/55-star benchmark: 85%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%345 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
57%93 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%83 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%134 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
82%93 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
47%217 patients3/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%134 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
11%134 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

ROBERT GREG ELLIS PA-C
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223
SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
Somerset County (207) 474-7045
RACHAEL MARIE AMADOR DO
Surgery
46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223
SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
Somerset County (207) 474-7045
HILARY LEE
Nurse Practitioner
46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223
SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
Somerset County (207) 474-7045
MARIE C. MASON PA
Physician Assistant
46 FAIRVIEW AVE STE 223
SKOWHEGAN, ME 04976
Somerset County (207) 474-7045

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 Tirunellai Shankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tirunellai Shankar is 1780700856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 21, 2007.

Where is Tirunellai Shankar located?

Tirunellai Shankar practices at 46 Fairview Ave Ste 223, Skowhegan, ME 04976. The listed phone number is (207) 474-7045.

What is Tirunellai Shankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Tirunellai Shankar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Tirunellai Shankar 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 Tirunellai Shankar accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Tirunellai Shankar 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 Tirunellai Shankar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Tirunellai Shankar is affiliated with Redington Fairview General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tirunellai Shankar was last updated on July 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.