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Dr. Shanker Ghimire, M.D.
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Jersey City, NJ
- NPI 1639325657
- Accepts Medicare
- 26 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
355 Grand St
Jersey City, NJ 073024321
(201) 915-2000
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 30, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2000 — 26 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- New Jersey #25MA08450500 · North Carolina #2010-00872
- Medicaid
- NJ #0209147
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1639325657. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
620
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$62,795
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 301 | 123 | $113 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 142 | 135 | $109 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 116 | 71 | $75 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 47 | 21 | $47 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 14 | 12 | $165 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in this city , average services per provider: 86. This provider delivers 7.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
395
Patients
259
Total drug cost
$48,824
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 58 | 24 | $38,924 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 55 | 39 | $991 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 38 | 33 | $170 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 31 | 14 | $307 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 31 | 22 | $162 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 23 | 17 | $78 |
| Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) | Brand | 23 | 16 | $343 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 22 | 17 | $146 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 22 | 15 | $92 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 20 | 20 | $113 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Shanker Ghimire's medical specialty?
Dr. Shanker Ghimire practices Hospitalist Physician in Jersey City, NJ.
Where does Dr. Shanker Ghimire practice?
Dr. Shanker Ghimire practices at 355 Grand St, Jersey City, NJ 073024321. Office phone: 2019152000.
What is Dr. Shanker Ghimire's NPI?
Dr. Shanker Ghimire's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1639325657, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shanker Ghimire accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shanker Ghimire accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shanker Ghimire commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.