Ruth Shim, M. D.
NPI 1417981838 · Psychiatry Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ruth Shim, M. D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1417981838).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417981838
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M. D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C 147154 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-10
- Last updated
- 2017-01-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ruth Shim's NPI number?
- Ruth Shim's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417981838, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ruth Shim's specialty?
- Ruth Shim is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ruth Shim located?
- Ruth Shim's practice location on file with NPPES is 2230 Stockton Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95817-1353.
- What is Ruth Shim's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ruth Shim is (916) 703-0443.
- Does Ruth Shim accept Medicare?
- Ruth Shim is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ruth Shim's NPI active?
- Yes — Ruth Shim's NPI (1417981838) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-01-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.