Megan Marie Shanks, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Megan Marie Shanks is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Skokie, IL with over 33 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Megan Marie Shanks, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 33+ years, working in group practice. Trained at Rush Medical College of Rush University (class of 1993), she has been practicing for over 33 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.09/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 52% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Federal MIPS score higher than 32% of MIPS-scored doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.09/100
Illinois avg: 88.6 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.4%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
426
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
203
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,143
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $895k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1993
Rush Medical College
Board certified · Mar 31, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
33 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Rush Medical College of Rush University (Class of 1993)
Mailing address
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076-5085
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Megan Marie Shanks
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Megan Marie Shanks for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Skokie required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Megan Marie Shanks
NPI records show Dr. Shanks as active with telehealth listed in Skokie, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 357-2570.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Megan Marie Shanks
Practice Location
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076
Mailing Address
9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 3900, Skokie, IL 60076-5085
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