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Physician

GANESH SHANKAR, MD, PHD

Neurological Surgery

BOSTON, MA, 02114
NPI: 1023339314

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Common Procedures for Neurological Surgery

Spinal FusionLaminectomyCraniotomyBrain Tumor ResectionDeep Brain StimulationSpinal Cord Stimulator ImplantCarpal Tunnel ReleaseVP Shunt PlacementMicrodiscectomyStereotactic Radiosurgery

Based on specialty. Actual services may vary — contact the provider's office to confirm.

Procedure Pricing (Medicare Data)

Based on CMS Medicare Provider Utilization data for 2023. These represent what this physician charged Medicare, not necessarily what you would pay. Compare with other physicians

ProcedureAvg ChargeMedicare AllowedMedicare PaidServices
22633
Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc
$7,693$1,945$1,55037
63267
Removal of growth of lower spine bone outside spine membrane
$7,162$1,161$91834
63047
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment
$7,126$1,120$89211
22612
Fusion of spine in lower back
$6,619$1,444$1,15017
22214
Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment
$6,333$830$66237
22843
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments
$5,697$857$68312
22600
Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach
$5,438$1,106$88116
22842
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments
$5,190$801$63838
22840
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck
$4,167$796$63427
63048
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment
$2,375$221$17664
22634
Fusion of additional segment of spine with partial removal of spine bone and disc
$2,009$508$40514
22614
Fusion of additional segment of spine
$1,588$410$327143
22216
Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment
$1,475$381$30426
61783
Computer-assisted spinal procedure
$1,220$243$19312
69990
Use of operating microscope
$1,137$227$18112
22853
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion
$1,047$271$21663
99205
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 60-74 minutes
$991$240$17712
99223
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
$805$184$14340
99204
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes
$776$182$141120
99215
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes
$763$196$14444
99222
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
$548$138$11017
99443
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 21-30 minutes
$544$140$10723
99214
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes
$544$140$108103
99203
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes
$509$123$9118
99213
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes
$387$99$7915

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