Lee Ming Shum, M.D.
NPI 1568741387 · Rheumatology Physician · Mayaguez, PR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lee Ming Shum, M.D. is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Mayaguez, PR (NPI 1568741387).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568741387
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 19336 (PR)
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
2 documented practice locations
- 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 2,052 | 312 |
| Gabapentin | 1,558 | 230 |
| Pregabalin | 1,026 | 92 |
| Prednisone | 813 | 174 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 570 | 105 |
| Leflunomide | 470 | 69 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 437 | 75 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,526 across 11 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Barrio MonacilloCentro Medico De Puerto Rico Edificio UdhSan Juan, PR 00935-0001Phone: (787) 754-0101
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-08-10
- Last updated
- 2022-04-06
- Certified
- 2022-04-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lee Ming Shum's NPI number?
- Lee Ming Shum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568741387, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lee Ming Shum's specialty?
- Lee Ming Shum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lee Ming Shum located?
- Lee Ming Shum's practice location on file with NPPES is Carr #2 Bo Guanajibo, Mayaguez, PR 00680.
- What is Lee Ming Shum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lee Ming Shum is (787) 804-3030.
- Does Lee Ming Shum accept Medicare?
- Lee Ming Shum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lee Ming Shum's NPI active?
- Yes — Lee Ming Shum's NPI (1568741387) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-04-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.