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SHIRA JULIE TANKER PA-C
NPI 1831441872
Physician Assistant in Philadelphia, PA

Active since October 14, 2012PECOS Enrolled
5501 OLD YORK RD, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141(215) 456-6679(215) 456-5926 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 16, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

About Shira Julie Tanker Pa-c NPPES

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

SHIRA JULIE TANKER PA-C (NPI 1831441872) is an individual physician assistant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MA055772) and active in the NPI registry since October 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831441872
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameSHIRA JULIE TANKERCredential: PA-C
Location Address5501 OLD YORK RDPhiladelphia, PA 19141-3018
Mailing AddressPo Box 8500-8735Philadelphia, PA 19178-0001 · (215) 456-7000 · Fax (215) 456-5926
Phone(215) 456-6679
Fax(215) 456-5926
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 14, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 16, 2014
✔ NPI 1831441872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MA055772
Definition
A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.
Also ListedPhysician Assistant · MedicalTaxonomy 363AM0700X · License MA055772 (PA)
5501 OLD YORK RD, Philadelphia, PA 19141
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Shira Julie Finkelstein Pa-c

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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)

Shira Julie Tanker Pa-c 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
53 services53 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
39 services38 patients
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.
25 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19141 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
$92.69 typical visit price
range $59.88 – $180.99
Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$74.47 typical visit price
range $19.30 – $147.29
Typical copayment $18.61 (range $4.82 – $36.82)
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.

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.

KENNETH KLECKNER MD
Emergency Medicine
5501 OLD YORK RD, EINSTEIN MEDICAL CENTER - PHILADELPHIA
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-6679
MS. AMMAN HASSAN MD
Pediatrics
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-3810
TAYLOR NICOLE THOMPSON PA-C
Physician Assistant (Medical)
5501 OLD YORK RD, KORMAN BUILDING SUITE 202
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 254-2630
STEPHEN RYAN CHEN
Orthopaedic Surgery
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
DR. DHRUV SHARMA MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
TIMOTHY DANIEL GARDNER DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
DR. JONATHAN THOMAS LUCIANI DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-7890
ASHIKA KAPOOR MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5501 OLD YORK RD
PHILA, PA 19141
Philadelphia County (215) 456-8103

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 Shira Tanker's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shira Tanker is 1831441872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 14, 2012. The provider is also known as Shira Julie Finkelstein Pa-C.

Where is Shira Tanker located?

Shira Tanker practices at 5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19141. The listed phone number is (215) 456-6679.

What is Shira Tanker's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Shira Tanker enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shira Tanker is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Shira Tanker accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan list Shira Tanker 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 Shira Tanker was last updated on April 16, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.