Douglas Shenkman, MD
NPI 1679535389 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Douglas Shenkman, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1679535389).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679535389
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME81093 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,644 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 389 | $88 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 211 | $16 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 190 | $65 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 167 | $44 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 133 | $36 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 250 | 82 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 157 | 91 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 61 | 40 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 53 | 38 |
| Celecoxib | 36 | 17 |
| Amoxicillin | 22 | 12 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$878 across 41 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Douglas Shenkman's NPI number?
- Douglas Shenkman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679535389, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Douglas Shenkman's specialty?
- Douglas Shenkman is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Douglas Shenkman located?
- Douglas Shenkman's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.
- What is Douglas Shenkman's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Douglas Shenkman is (863) 680-7214.
- Does Douglas Shenkman accept Medicare?
- Douglas Shenkman is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Douglas Shenkman's NPI active?
- Yes — Douglas Shenkman's NPI (1679535389) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.