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DR. KARTHIK SHANKAR D.O.
NPI 1861954810
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since April 01, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
320 E NORTH AVE, PITTSBURGH, PA 15212(412) 359-4971 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 4, 2025, Apr 1, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Karthik Shankar D.o. NPPES

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

DR. KARTHIK SHANKAR D.O. (NPI 1861954810) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Texas (V9976) and active in the NPI registry since April 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau, and is a graduate of West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1861954810
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameDR. KARTHIK SHANKARCredential: D.O.
Location Address320 E NORTH AVEPittsburgh, PA 15212-4756
Mailing Address100 E Lancaster AvenueWynnewood, PA 19096 · (484) 476-2000
Phone(412) 359-4971
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWest Virginia School Of Osteopathic MedicineGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 4, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 4, 2025
✔ NPI 1861954810 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in TX · V9976
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
320 E NORTH AVE, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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. Karthik Shankar D.o. 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 ID3072952589
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251028004847
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 2

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

Main Line Hospital Lankenau

Acute Care Hospitals · Wynnewood, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390195
Location100 Lancaster AveWynnewood, PA 19096 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale

Acute Care Hospitals · Sunnyvale, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number670060
Location231 South Collins RoadSunnyvale, TX 75182 · Dallas County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15212 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
$166.87 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $41.71 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

DR. MATTHEW SCOTT HARTMAN M.D.
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-2459
DR. JOSEF TURNER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY OFFICE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
DR. MATTHEW MICHAEL LANDER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6500
DR. VINCENT SAMUEL CERETTO D.O
Emergency Medicine (Medical Toxicology)
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3030
MATTHEW LYONS CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-3155
MISS KRISTY LYNN BOWMAN RN
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-6581
ANNA MOSELEY VANATTA MD
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905
MACKENZIE MARIE MCGAHAN DO
Emergency Medicine
320 E NORTH AVE
PITTSBURGH, PA 15212
Allegheny County (412) 359-4905

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 Karthik Shankar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karthik Shankar is 1861954810. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2019.

Where is Karthik Shankar located?

Karthik Shankar practices at 320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212. The listed phone number is (412) 359-4971.

What is Karthik Shankar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Karthik Shankar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karthik 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 Karthik Shankar accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Karthik 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 Karthik Shankar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Karthik Shankar is affiliated with Main Line Hospital Lankenau and Baylor Scott And White Medical Center Sunnyvale.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karthik Shankar was last updated on November 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.