Akiko Shimamura, MD, PHD
NPI 1225097132 · Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pediatric Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Akiko Shimamura, MD, PHD is a Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1225097132).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1225097132
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pediatric Hematology & Oncology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, PHD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 79457 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,103 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-20
- Last updated
- 2012-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Akiko Shimamura's NPI number?
- Akiko Shimamura's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1225097132, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Akiko Shimamura's specialty?
- Akiko Shimamura is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Akiko Shimamura located?
- Akiko Shimamura's practice location on file with NPPES is 300 Longwood Ave, Boston, MA 02115-5724.
- What is Akiko Shimamura's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Akiko Shimamura is (617) 919-2508.
- Does Akiko Shimamura accept Medicare?
- Akiko Shimamura is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Akiko Shimamura's NPI active?
- Yes — Akiko Shimamura's NPI (1225097132) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.