Shirley Albano, MD
NPI 1588613772 · Rheumatology Physician · Hershey, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Rheumatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shirley Albano, MD is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Hershey, PA (NPI 1588613772).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588613772
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD425222 (PA)
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
20 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
282 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 190 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 34 | $139 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 21 | $64 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 13 | $161 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 12 | $130 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 62 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 568 | 114 |
| Prednisone | 371 | 118 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 343 | 40 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 254 | 60 |
| Gabapentin | 188 | 43 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 174 | 29 |
| Methylprednisolone | 174 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$145 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
- 2006-05-08
- Last updated
- 2019-09-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shirley Albano's NPI number?
- Shirley Albano's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588613772, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shirley Albano's specialty?
- Shirley Albano is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shirley Albano located?
- Shirley Albano's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033-2360.
- What is Shirley Albano's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shirley Albano is (717) 531-5384.
- Does Shirley Albano accept Medicare?
- Shirley Albano is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shirley Albano's NPI active?
- Yes — Shirley Albano's NPI (1588613772) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.