Wales Shao, M.D.
NPI 1619930732 · Diagnostic Radiology Physician · Flushing, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wales Shao, M.D. is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician provider in Flushing, NY (NPI 1619930732).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1619930732
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Diagnostic Radiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 198977 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
497 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit With Review By Radiologist36901 | 94 | $798 |
| Ultrasound of Both Sides of Head and Neck Blood Flow93880 | 75 | $220 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 58 | $9 |
| Insertion of Needle And/Or Tube Into Hemodialysis Circuit and Balloon Dilation of Dialysis Segment With Review By Radiologist36902 | 56 | $1,371 |
| Fluoroscopic Guidance for Insertion Or Removal of Central Vein Access Device77001 | 48 | $112 |
| Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy Using Ultrasound Guidance, First Growth10005 | 27 | $153 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$45 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
- 2006-04-10
- Last updated
- 2011-11-03
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wales Shao's NPI number?
- Wales Shao's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619930732, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wales Shao's specialty?
- Wales Shao is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Diagnostic Radiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wales Shao located?
- Wales Shao's practice location on file with NPPES is 5645 Main St, Flushing, NY 11355-5045.
- What is Wales Shao's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wales Shao is (718) 670-1594.
- Does Wales Shao accept Medicare?
- Wales Shao is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wales Shao's NPI active?
- Yes — Wales Shao's NPI (1619930732) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-11-03.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.