Dr. Soma Shanker

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 34+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Soma Shanker, MD, is an Anesthesiology specialist in Livingston, New Jersey. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1990, having over 34 years of diverse experience, especially in Anesthesiology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Morristown Medical Center, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, Saint Barnabas Medical Center. Dr. Soma Shanker also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including American Anesthesiology Of New Jersey Pc, Saint Barnabas Multi Specialty. Dr. Soma Shanker accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (973) 322-5400 to request Dr. Soma Shanker the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 94 Old Short Hills Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039-5672

Phone 1: (973) 322-5400
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Soma Shanker
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7517997562
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

  • Anesthesiology (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 34 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. Soma Shanker graduated from medical school in 1990.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1093884157
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, November 6, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, January 23, 2008

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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. Soma Shanker

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Soma Shanker has been primarily specialized in Anesthesiology for over 34 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Anesthesiology
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    Anesthesiology
    An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
  • Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • American Anesthesiology Of New Jersey Pc
  • Saint Barnabas Multi Specialty


Practice Locations

94 Old Short Hills Rd
Livingston, NJ 07039-5672
Phone: (973) 322-5400
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 Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, January 23, 2008. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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