Samantha Shankar
NPI 1871932301 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Samantha Shankar is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1871932301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871932301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 276595-1 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 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
1,625 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 254 | $225 |
| Ct Scan of Chest Without Contrast71250 | 248 | $155 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Without Contrast70551 | 236 | $230 |
| Ct Scan Head Or Brain Without Contrast70450 | 192 | $120 |
| Mri Scan of Upper Spinal Canal Without Contrast72141 | 118 | $214 |
| Mri Scan of Brain Before and After Contrast70553 | 113 | $373 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,680 across 4 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
- 2013-06-18
- Last updated
- 2018-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Samantha Shankar's NPI number?
- Samantha Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871932301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Samantha Shankar's specialty?
- Samantha Shankar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Samantha Shankar located?
- Samantha Shankar's practice location on file with NPPES is 10210 66th Rd, Forest Hills, NY 11375-2000.
- What is Samantha Shankar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Samantha Shankar is (347) 575-7690.
- Does Samantha Shankar accept Medicare?
- Samantha Shankar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Samantha Shankar's NPI active?
- Yes — Samantha Shankar's NPI (1871932301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.