Physician Profile
Shakira Shanker, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shanker
Shakira Shanker, M.D. practices neurology in Commack, NY. Shakira is also listed as specializing in student in an organized health care education program. Medicare claims data shows Shakira provided 10,495 services to 1,355 patients. The services billed most often include injection, methylprednisolone sodium succinate, 5 mg, injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, and needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144631987.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (631) 364-9119
- Email not available
Practice Locations
6080 JERICHO TPKE
Commack, NY 11725
600 E 233rd St
Bronx, NY 10466
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Neurology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Headache and facial pain
Memory and cognition
Movement disorders
- Essential tremor
- Huntington's disease
- Restless legs syndrome
Neuromuscular and peripheral nerve
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
- Carpal tunnel
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Guillain-Barré syndrome
- Muscular dystrophy
- Myasthenia gravis
Seizures and epilepsy
- Functional seizures
Stroke and vascular
Brain & Spine
- Severe back pain
Brain tumors
- Brain Tumor Symptoms
Head & Facial Pain
- Cluster Headaches
Memory & Cognitive
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus
Movement Disorders
- Balance Problems and Ataxia
- Stiff neck
- Stiff Person Syndrome
- Tourette Syndrome and Tics
Nerve Compression
Sleep & Movement
- Narcolepsy
Spine and nerve
Spine, brain injury, and functional
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Botox for migraines
- EEG
- EMG
- Nerve block
- Sleep study
Consultation and testing
- Ambulatory EEG
- Evoked-potential testing
- Nerve-conduction studies
Consultations & Exams
- Neurological Second Opinion
- Spasticity Assessment and Treatment
- Stroke Risk Evaluation
Consultations and exams
- Neurological Exam and Consultation
Device management
- Deep Brain Stimulation Adjustment
- Responsive Neurostimulator Programming
Diagnostic Testing
- Cognitive and memory screening
- Genetic Testing for Neurological Disorders
- Neuromuscular Ultrasound
- Neuropsychological Testing
- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus Tap Test
- Tilt Table Test
Infusion and medical therapies
- Neurology Infusion Therapy
Infusions & Therapies
- IVIG Infusion Therapy
- Migraine Preventive Injections and Infusions
- MS Disease-Modifying Infusion Therapy
- Plasmapheresis
Injections & Pain Relief
- Botox Injections for Excessive Drooling
- Botox Injections for Muscle Spasms and Dystonia
- Trigger Point Injections
Medication Management
- Seizure Medication Management
Neuromodulation
- Baclofen Pump Programming and Refills
- Vagus nerve stimulation management
Office procedures
- Lumbar puncture
- Occipital nerve block
Trauma & Injury
- Concussion Evaluation and Baseline Testing
- Concussion Return-to-Play Clearance
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
10,495 services · 1,355 patients · 22 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face | Procedure | 64615 |
77 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles | Procedure | 20553 |
30 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study | Treatment | 95886 |
485 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 11-12 studies | Treatment | 95912 |
194 | More than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, 1 hour or less | Treatment | 96365 |
142 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Infusion into a vein for therapy, prevention, or diagnosis, each additional hour | Treatment | 96366 |
107 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Injection of additional new drug or substance into vein | Treatment | 96375 |
53 | As often as other peers in Neurology |
| Nerve conduction, 9-10 studies | Treatment | 95911 |
46 | More often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow | Treatment | 93880 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
| Ultrasound of within the brain blood flow for blood clots | Treatment | 93892 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Neurology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other neurologists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2014 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face 8
Providers in NY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Shakira Shanker?
Shakira Shanker is a neurologist in Commack, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Neurology”.
NPI registry
What is Shakira Shanker's address?
Shakira Shanker is listed at 6080 Jericho Tpke, Commack, NY 11725. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Shakira Shanker?
The number on file is (631) 364-9119. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shakira Shanker?
Shakira Shanker's National Provider Identifier is 1144631987. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Shakira Shanker train?
Shakira Shanker attended Other, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shakira Shanker have?
Shakira Shanker has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Shakira Shanker perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Shakira Shanker performs procedures including injection of chemical for paralysis of facial and neck nerve muscles on both sides of face and injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles; provides treatments such as needle measurement of electrical activity in arm or leg muscles, complete study and nerve conduction, 11-12 studies, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Shakira Shanker's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shakira Shanker. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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