Dr. Suven Shankar

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 19+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Suven Shankar, MD, is a Surgical Oncology specialist in Carbondale, Illinois. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2005, having over 19 years of diverse experience, especially in Surgical Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Union County Hospital, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, St Joseph Memorial Hospital. Dr. Suven Shankar also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp. Dr. Suven Shankar accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (618) 549-5361 to request Dr. Suven Shankar the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 2601 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031

Phone 1: (618) 549-5361

Fax: (618) 549-5128


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Suven Shankar
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0941443998
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Surgical Oncology (primary specialty)
  • General Surgery

Experience

  • Over 19 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Suven Shankar graduated from medical school in 2005.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1760605372
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, April 11, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, February 10, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Suven Shankar

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Suven Shankar has been primarily specialized in Surgical Oncology for over 19 years of experience.
  • Surgery / Surgical Oncology
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    Surgical Oncology
    A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Southern Illinois Medical Services, Nfp


Practice Locations

2601 W Main St
Carbondale, IL 62901-1031
Phone: (618) 549-5361
Fax: (618) 549-5128
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Thursday, October 8, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, February 10, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Suven Shankar [NPI: 1760605372]Surgical Oncology, General Surgery