MICHAEL J. SHANKS DO – NPI #1619241783
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Urology

MICHAEL SHANKS is an urologist located in TERRE HAUTE, IN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1619241783 to MICHAEL SHANKS on March 06, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 24, 2018. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for MICHAEL SHANKS below.

NPI Profile for
MICHAEL J. SHANKS

NPI Number
1619241783
Enumeration Date

(more than 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
MICHAEL J. SHANKS
Credentials
DO
Primary location
3401 S 4TH ST
TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802
Phone: (812) 232-9596 Fax: (812) 232-7992
1 Other location(s):
20201 Crawford Ave
Attn: Postdoctoral Education
Olympia Fields, IL 60461-1010
Phone: (708) 747-4000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)		 IN 02005486A

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MED - Graduated 2012
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
MICHAEL SHANKS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION ST VINCENT CLAY
      1206 E NATIONAL AVE
      BRAZIL, IN 47834
    • GREENE COUNTY GENERAL HOSPITAL
      1185 N 1000 W
      LINTON, IN 47441
    • SULLIVAN COUNTY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
      2200 N SECTION ST
      SULLIVAN, IN 47882
    • TERRE HAUTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL
      3901 S SEVENTH ST
      TERRE HAUTE, IN 47802
    • UNION HOSPITAL INC
      1606 N SEVENTH ST
      TERRE HAUTE, IN 47804

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