Dr Erik Skatvik Shank, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Boston, MA

Dr Erik Skatvik Shank, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Boston, Massachusetts. He went to State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine and graduated in 1989 and has 35 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Coastal Medical Associates and his current practice location is 55 Fruit St, Cln 2 Anesthesia Associates, Boston, Massachusetts. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (617) 724-3154.

Dr Erik Skatvik Shank is licensed to practice in Massachusetts (license number 77566) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1700859709.

Contact Information

Dr Erik Skatvik Shank, MD
55 Fruit St, Cln 2 Anesthesia Associates,
Boston, MA 02114-2696
(617) 724-3154
(617) 726-7536

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Erik Skatvik Shank
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience35 Years
Location55 Fruit St, Boston, Massachusetts
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Erik Skatvik Shank attended and graduated from State University Of New York At Stony Brook, School Of Medicine in 1989
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700859709
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/09/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7315980471
  • Enrollment ID: I20050609000260

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Erik Skatvik Shank such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700859709NPI-NPPES
J14051OtherMABCBS MA
077566OtherMATUFTS HEALTH PLAN
3126625MedicaidMA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology 77566 (Massachusetts)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
South Shore HospitalSouth weymouth, MAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Coastal Medical Associates7113029257424

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Erik Skatvik Shank allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameCoastal Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1932175684
PECOS PAC ID: 7113029257
Enrollment ID: O20070221000057
Entity NameThe Shriners Hospital For Children
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285078444
PECOS PAC ID: 5496947301
Enrollment ID: O20131219000781

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Erik Skatvik Shank is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Erik Skatvik Shank, MD
Po Box 9142, Mass General Physician Organization,
Charlestown, MA 02129-9142

Ph: (617) 724-0287
Dr Erik Skatvik Shank, MD
55 Fruit St, Cln 2 Anesthesia Associates,
Boston, MA 02114-2696

Ph: (617) 724-3154

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