Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Benjamin Shanker, MD

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Long Beach, CA

  • NPI 1477843167
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 15 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5901 E 7Th St
Long Beach, CA 90822
(562) 826-8000
Mailing address
14004 Chandler Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 914015736

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2011 — 15 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 7, 2018
Year of graduation
2011 — 15 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #A123184

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477843167. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
69
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$9,201
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00811 Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 45 45 $136
00731 Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 13 13 $141
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 11 11 $115

In context: peer comparison

Among 13 peers in Long Beach Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 35. This provider delivers 2.0× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Benjamin Shanker's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Shanker practices Anesthesiology Physician in Long Beach, CA.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Shanker practice?
Dr. Benjamin Shanker practices at 5901 E 7Th St, Long Beach, CA 90822. Office phone: 5628268000.
What is Dr. Benjamin Shanker's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Shanker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477843167, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Shanker accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Shanker accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Shanker commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00811); Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (HCPCS 00731); Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (HCPCS 00812). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.