Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ganesh Shankar, MD, PHD

Neurological Surgery Physician (CMS: Neurosurgery) · Boston, MA

  • NPI 1023339314
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 16 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
55 Fruit St., Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA 02114
(617) 726-5143

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2010 — 16 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 19, 2018
Year of graduation
2010 — 16 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207T00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Massachusetts #264888

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1023339314. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
955
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$435,833
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
22614 Fusion of additional segment of spine 143 40 $410
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 120 120 $182
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 103 95 $140
63048 Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment 64 21 $221
22853 Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion 63 45 $271
99215 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 44 43 $196
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 40 39 $184
22842 Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments 38 37 $801
22214 Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment 37 36 $830
22633 Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc 37 37 $1,945

In context: peer comparison

Among 38 peers in Boston Neurological Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 24× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$5,883
Transactions
30
Manufacturers
5
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
DePuy Synthes Products, INC. 2 $2,992.00
Medtronic, INC. 15 $1,438.85
Globus Medical, INC. 8 $1,185.08
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 4 $138.88
Icotec Medical INC. 1 $127.82

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$2,926
Travel and Lodging
$1,983
Food and Beverage
$974

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Ganesh Shankar's medical specialty?
Dr. Ganesh Shankar practices Neurological Surgery Physician in Boston, MA.
Where does Dr. Ganesh Shankar practice?
Dr. Ganesh Shankar practices at 55 Fruit St., Boston, MA 02114. Office phone: 6177265143.
What is Dr. Ganesh Shankar's NPI?
Dr. Ganesh Shankar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1023339314, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ganesh Shankar accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ganesh Shankar accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ganesh Shankar commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Fusion of additional segment of spine (HCPCS 22614); New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.