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JAMES C. SHAHEEN M. D.
NPI 1972592814
Anesthesiology in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since October 13, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, WILKES BARRE, PA 18711(570) 808-7850(570) 808-7855 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James C. Shaheen M. D. NPPES

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

JAMES C. SHAHEEN M. D. (NPI 1972592814) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD064263L) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972592814
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES C. SHAHEENCredential: M. D.
Location Address1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVDWilkes Barre, PA 18711-0027
Mailing Address100 N Academy Ave Ste 250Danville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144 · Fax (570) 271-6578
Phone(570) 808-7850
Fax(570) 808-7855
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSPennsylvania State University College Of MedicineGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateOctober 13, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2021
✔ NPI 1972592814 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD064263L
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711
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Other Identifiers 8

Medicaid0016884000001PA
Other0975824PA · Khp Central
Other01688400PA · Gateway
Other0692016000PA · Indep. Blue Cross
Other1074864PA · Amerihealth Mercy
Other975824PA · Highmark
Other000000095705PA · Three Rivers
Other1074864PA · Keystone Mercy

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

James C. Shaheen M. D. 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 ID4486695624
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050518000096
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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
21 services21 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilkes Barre, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390270
Location1000 East Mountain BoulevardWilkes Barre, PA 18711 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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. KEVIN P BURKHARDT
Audiologist
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7923
EVA VAISHNAV DO
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-6020
DR. WALTER MIECZKOWSKI III
Pharmacist
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7300
SARAH EILEEN HELWIG CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-2338
STACY KANDRAC
Pharmacist
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7701
VANESSA ANNE MARKLE PHARMACIST
Pharmacist
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7754
JEFFERSON WATERS
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 808-7300
DR. RICHARD M. SOMMA M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1000 E MOUNTAIN BLVD
WILKES BARRE, PA 18711
Luzerne County (570) 820-6028

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 James Shaheen's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Shaheen is 1972592814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 13, 2005.

Where is James Shaheen located?

James Shaheen practices at 1000 E Mountain Blvd, Wilkes Barre, PA 18711. The listed phone number is (570) 808-7850.

What is James Shaheen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is James Shaheen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. James Shaheen 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.

Is James Shaheen affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, James Shaheen is affiliated with Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Shaheen was last updated on August 12, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.