Yu Cho Shih, M.D.
NPI 1477640712 · Psychiatry Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Yu Cho Shih, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1477640712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1477640712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 32788 (KY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
194 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 163 | $61 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 31 | $90 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $61–$90 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 45 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | 234 | 22 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 184 | 20 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 159 | 19 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 151 | 20 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 140 | 17 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 123 | 15 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 117 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 650 High StDanville, KY 40422-1235Phone: (859) 253-1686
- 324 Southview DrNicholasville, KY 40356-2008Phone: (859) 253-1686
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-06
- Last updated
- 2018-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Yu Cho Shih's NPI number?
- Yu Cho Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477640712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Yu Cho Shih's specialty?
- Yu Cho Shih is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Yu Cho Shih located?
- Yu Cho Shih's practice location on file with NPPES is 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511-1275.
- What is Yu Cho Shih's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Yu Cho Shih is (859) 253-1686.
- Does Yu Cho Shih accept Medicare?
- Yu Cho Shih is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Yu Cho Shih's NPI active?
- Yes — Yu Cho Shih's NPI (1477640712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.