KALA SHANKAR MD
NPI 1942416763
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics in Neptune, NJ
About Kala Shankar Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
KALA SHANKAR MD (NPI 1942416763) is an individual obstetrics provider in Neptune, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (25MA08038000) and active in the NPI registry since May 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Lakewood, and is a graduate of Other (1998).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Kala 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
8Medicare enrollment records show Kala Shankar reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Red Bank, NJ 07701
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 2,844 clinicians in this Medicare group
Brick, NJ 08724
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 130 clinicians in this Medicare group
Perth Amboy, NJ 08861
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 84 clinicians in this Medicare group
Edison, NJ 08820
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 55 clinicians in this Medicare group
Elizabeth, NJ 07206
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 63 clinicians in this Medicare group
Elizabeth, NJ 07202
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 1,894 clinicians in this Medicare group
Florham Park, NJ 07932
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 230 clinicians in this Medicare group
Greenville, SC 29607
- Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
- 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07753 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.
NEPTUNE TOWNSHIP, NJ 07753
NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
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 Kala Shankar's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kala Shankar is 1942416763. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2007.
Where is Kala Shankar located?
Kala Shankar practices at 1945 Route 33, Neptune, NJ 07753. The listed phone number is (732) 776-3790.
What is Kala Shankar's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics, with taxonomy code 207VX0000X.
Is Kala Shankar enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kala 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Kala Shankar's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kala Shankar reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (Red Bank, NJ), Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (Brick, NJ), Central Jersey Medical Center, Inc. (Perth Amboy, NJ), Dhp Of New Jersey PA (Edison, NJ), Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (Elizabeth, NJ) and 3 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Kala Shankar's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Kala Shankar accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health and Ambetter Health of Delaware list Kala 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Kala Shankar was last updated on May 29, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Kala Shankar, MD · NPI 1942416763
Obstetrics physician in Neptune, New Jersey. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since May 16, 2007.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1942416763 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** May 16, 2007
- **Primary specialty:** Obstetrics & Gynecology - Obstetrics · taxonomy 207VX0000X
- **State license:** 25MA08038000 (New Jersey)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1945 ROUTE 33, Neptune, NJ 07753-4488
- **Phone:** (732) 776-3790
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 8 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC (NPI 1215989249, Red Bank, NJ); Ocean Health Initiatives, Inc. (NPI 1679096796, Brick, NJ); Central Jersey Medical Center, Inc. (NPI 1306891791, Perth Amboy, NJ); Dhp Of New Jersey PA (NPI 1275896516, Edison, NJ); Neighborhood Health Services Corporation (NPI 1538383666, Elizabeth, NJ); and 3 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 1998
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** May 29, 2026
- **Other identifiers:** Other MA80380 (NJ)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1942416763) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.