
Margarita S. Shanks, PA
Family Medicine
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult 19-64
- Older Adult >65
Gender
FemaleAbout Margarita S. Shanks
About The Provider
Margarita Shanks, PA-C, is a dedicated and compassionate board-certified physician assistant who practices primary care with Intermountain Health in Las Vegas. She is strongly committed to improving her patients' health and well-being and specializes in preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and culturally competent care for underserved communities.
Driven by the belief that prevention is key to long-term health, Margarita focuses on empowering patients to adopt healthy lifestyles and make informed choices that prevent disease and enhance quality of life. Her clinical interests include managing chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma and helping patients navigate the complexities of their health journeys with a focus on sustainable, holistic approaches.
A passionate advocate for underserved populations, Margarita strives to make healthcare more accessible and culturally relevant for all patients. By taking the time to understand each individual's unique needs and challenges, she builds strong, trusting relationships and ensures that all patients receive the care and attention they deserve.
In her free time, Margarita enjoys spending time with family and friends, hiking, trying new recipes, studying the Bible, and spoiling her cat.
Provider ID numbers for broker/agent use
Alignment: 1255732483
Anthem: 1255732483
Humana: 408093H
SCAN: 544464
United: 10024368
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Locations
- Craig Clinic - Primary Care
- 1302 West Craig Road, Suite B, North Las Vegas, NV 89032
- Get Directions
- phone: 702-657-9555
- fax: 702-657-9040
Expertise
Education
- Graduate: University of Washington School of Medicine, 2010
Board Certifications
- Physician Assistant: National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants, 2014
Ratings & Reviews
4.7 out of 5
215 ratings, 64 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2026
Margarita is great. She’s a great listener and she really cares about your health.
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
What I did not like the most was when the PA came in and asked me what my concerns were. I told her I had a lot of concerns. Her response was, “ What can you tell me in five minutes?” I felt pressured and rushed for my appointment and then I only had five minutes to explain all of my ailments.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2026
With my first time and limited interaction with her, I would say she met my expectations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2026
PA Shanks is easy to talk to and she makes sure you understand everything that is going on.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2026
Informative,kind, courtesous,spent time explaining things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2026
I would actually like to keep her as my primary I’ve been coming to this location for several years and this is by far one of my best visits with her, asking the most important questions, concerned, and treating me like a person not just a number… very personable. Extremely comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/14/2026
Very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/13/2026
She took her time listening to me and I didn't feel rushed
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2026
She was amazing, She listened to all of my concerns and was amazing to me explaining everything in detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2026
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
great!
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2026
Left the visit and immediately started looking for another primary care. Didn’t feel heard or cared for for what I was there for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Listen carefully to my medical problems. I am very satisfied with your attention and service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/17/2026
Dr. Shanks listens to your concerns she very understandable and very empathetic
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/12/2026
First time seeing her she understood me an how I felt and my medications so thank you 😊
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
She explained everything in detail and made me feel like she truly cared about me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2026
She takes care of my health needs without beating around the bush.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2026
Very good and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/26/2026
Listen and offer alternatives
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/23/2026
Always attentive!!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/21/2026
She’s very caring and thoughtful of her patience. Always wants to make sure questions don’t go unanswered
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
Compassionate and understanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2026
She explained where I understood. She explained to me why she’s prescribing different medication to me and the side effects and the results that I should get if I follow her directions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2026
She was very easy to talk to..a comfortable time for my first visit with her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
She was very pleasant. She took time to listen to my answers and comments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/1/2026
Margarita is a great doctor a very caring person
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2026
She was in a hurry to get out of the room
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
She was having hard time completing the the intake information as the Network kept timing out several times.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/25/2026
Very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2026
She listens and then explains things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
She has great personality and friendly And professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2026
Dr Margarita was very nice and helpful with great amount of knowledge and experience taking her time to explain things and take care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2026
I have already said it all, she was understanding and compassionate about my needs and wants.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/16/2026
She listens and tells me what is going on in a way for me to understand no doctor talk plain English
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2026
Very clear on explaining
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
caring
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/5/2026
I Understand She Was Not My Regular Doctor, My Doctor Wasn't Available At The Time, I Would Weather Stay My Dr Smith.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2026
Good Experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/24/2025
Very detail And Helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2025
Dr. Margarita explained it very well and was very attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2025
Great knowledgeable,friendly, professionable, service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/8/2025
I liked and respected her approach towards me.I just had a good respectful feel of her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/7/2025
She reviewed my bloodwork and answered any questions that I had. I felt like she listened and cared.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2025
She very professional and really explain everything to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Nice and educated
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Very well manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2025
It make me feel comfortable and took care of my concerns as a professional, I'm glad she is my primary care doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2025
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2025
Very friendly doctor. Made me laugh.Listens when you talk to her. Looks at you when you talk to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2025
Very comfortable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
She listens, answers questions, and it is very obvious she enjoys her job and wants to help her patients the best she can.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/29/2025
She’s great. Very empathetic and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2025
Excellent treatment and professional service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/31/2025
Very friendly and works quickly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2025
Great dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2025
Very good explanation about my lab work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/11/2025
She listened to me about my problems. She is very helpful. Can’t wait to see her again
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/10/2025
She listen to you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
She was informative and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2025
She always helps me and explains everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2025
Happy with the staff's attention
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2025
Thank You for your Care and Concern, Dr. Margarita🙂
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/19/2025
She asked me questions about my health and how was I doing health wise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2025
She was very kind, very understanding, and super helpful.