Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Kanika Shanker, MD

Pediatrics · Morristown, NJ
Mixed engagement
55 MADISON AVE FL 2, Morristown, NJ 07960
9739714340
In practice since 2013 (13 years)
NPI: 1265775332 verify on NPPES ↗
High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 3 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Shanker from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Shanker

Dr. Kanika Shanker is a pediatrics specialist in Morristown, NJ, with 13 years of NPI registration.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shanker received a total of $4,763 from 32 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in pediatrics. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shanker is High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 13 years in practice $4,763 industry payments

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$4,763
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $680/year across 7 years
Top 2% in NJ for pediatrics
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
32
Companies
142
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment profile

Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.

Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,202 (46.2%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$1,296 (27.2%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$1,265 (26.6%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$33
2023
$372
2022
$83
2021
$180
2020
$1,376
2019
$811
2018
$1,909

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Tolmar, Inc.
$17
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$1,314
Tandem Diabetes Care, Inc.
$1,210
Novo Nordisk Inc
$492
Insulet Corporation
$232
Lilly USA, LLC
$185
Abbott Laboratories
$176
Valeritas, Inc.
$162
AbbVie Inc.
$129
MannKind Corporation
$85
AbbVie, Inc.
$78
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$76
PFIZER INC.
$70
Dexcom, Inc.
$56
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$55
Medtronic, Inc.
$46
Ascendis Pharma, Inc.
$40
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$39
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$38
Tolmar, Inc.
$31
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$31
DEXCOM, INC.
$30
Becton, Dickinson and Company
$30
Corcept Therapeutics
$25
Medtronic MiniMed, Inc.
$23
Shire North American Group Inc
$17
BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
$16
Eton Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$16
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$14
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$13
Radius Health, Inc.
$13
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$11
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 63.3% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
AFREZZA · ALKINDI · Alkindi · Androgel · BD Nano · DEXCOM G6 TRANSMITTER · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · FARXIGA · FENSOLVI · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FreeStyle Libre · FreeStyle Libre Pro · FreeStyle Lite system · GENOTROPIN · GVOKE PFS · HUMULIN · INPEN SMART INSULIN DELIVERY SYSTEM · INVOKANA · InPen · JARDIANCE · Korlym · LANTUS · LUPRON DEPOT · Macrilen · Minimed 770G System · NATPARA (PARATHYROID HORMONE) · Norditropin · Omnipod · Ozempic · SKYTROFA · SOLIQUA · SOLIQUA 100/33 · STEGLATRO · SUPPRELIN · SUPPRELIN LA · Sogroya · Synthroid · TOUJEO · TRADJENTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Triptodur · Tymlos · V-GO · Victoza · ZOMACTON · t-slim insulin pump
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →

Most payments (46%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 2% for pediatrics in NJ.

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Geographic Context

Pediatricians within 10 mi
1,221
Per 100K population
239.2
County median income
$134,929
Nearest hospital
GREYSTONE PARK PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
4.7 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry ✓ NPPES Weekly updates
Medicare Enrollment ✓ PECOS Monthly updates
Practice Data — No data N/A
Industry Payments ✓ Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not public N/A

This provider has data in 3 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Shanker is a pediatrics specialist, with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 2% of NJ peers.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Shanker receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shanker received a total of $4,763 from 32 companies across 142 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently High for Dr. Shanker) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →

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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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