Michael James Elkins Shanks, DO - Medicare Urology in Terre Haute, IN

Michael James Elkins Shanks, DO is a medicare enrolled "Urology" physician in Terre Haute, Indiana. He went to Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med and graduated in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Urology. He is a member of the group practice Hospital And Medical Foundation Of Paris, Inc. and his current practice location is 3401 S 4th St, Terre Haute, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (812) 232-9596.

Michael James Elkins Shanks is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 02005486A) 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 1619241783.

Contact Information

Michael James Elkins Shanks, DO
3401 S 4th St,
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 232-9596
(812) 232-7992

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Physician's Profile

Full NameMichael James Elkins Shanks
GenderMale
SpecialityUrology
Experience12 Years
Location3401 S 4th St, Terre Haute, Indiana
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:
  • Michael James Elkins Shanks attended and graduated from Midwestern University, Chicago College Of Osteopathic Med in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619241783
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/06/2012
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6800182437
  • Enrollment ID: I20231208001804

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Michael James Elkins Shanks such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619241783NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208800000XUrology 02005486A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Paris Community HospitalParis, ILHospital
Sullivan County Community HospitalSullivan, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Hospital And Medical Foundation Of Paris, Inc.7315933827110

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. Michael James Elkins Shanks allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHospital & Medical Foundation Of Paris, Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679502322
PECOS PAC ID: 7315933827
Enrollment ID: O20040421001005

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. Michael James Elkins Shanks 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
Michael James Elkins Shanks, DO
3401 S 4th St,
Terre Haute, IN 47802-5501

Ph: (812) 201-3807
Michael James Elkins Shanks, DO
3401 S 4th St,
Terre Haute, IN 47802

Ph: (812) 232-9596

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