Patrick Shih, M.D.
NPI 1255652301 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Shih, M.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1255652301).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1255652301
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N8061 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
375 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 202 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 73 | $163 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 37 | $203 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 26 | $102 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 21 | $221 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$36 across 1 record (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
- 2010-06-11
- Last updated
- 2013-04-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Shih's NPI number?
- Patrick Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1255652301, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Shih's specialty?
- Patrick Shih is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patrick Shih located?
- Patrick Shih's practice location on file with NPPES is 12121 Richmond Ave Ste 104, Houston, TX 77082-2420.
- What is Patrick Shih's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Shih is (832) 529-7289.
- Does Patrick Shih accept Medicare?
- Patrick Shih is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Shih's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Shih's NPI (1255652301) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-04-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.