Allen Shih, MD
NPI 1871080929 · Dermatology Physician · Boston, MA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Dermatology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Allen Shih, MD is a Dermatology Physician provider in Boston, MA (NPI 1871080929).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871080929
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Dermatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 291338 (MA)
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
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,669 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 463 | $8 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 2-14 Growths17003 | 209 | $2 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 159 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 158 | $140 |
| Destruction of Precancer Skin Growth, 1 Growth17000 | 148 | $61 |
| Biopsy of Related Skin Growth, First Growth11102 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ketoconazole | 207 | 102 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 113 | 74 |
| Betamethasone/Propylene Glycbrand: Betamethasone Diprop Augmented | 54 | 28 |
| Mupirocin | 41 | 21 |
| Fluorouracil | 35 | 30 |
| Fluocinonide | 32 | 22 |
| Tacrolimus | 27 | 20 |
| Clindamycin Phosphate | 24 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-04-14
- Last updated
- 2023-03-08
- Certified
- 2023-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Allen Shih's NPI number?
- Allen Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871080929, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Allen Shih's specialty?
- Allen Shih is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Dermatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Allen Shih located?
- Allen Shih's practice location on file with NPPES is 330 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA 02215-5400.
- What is Allen Shih's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Allen Shih is (176) 673-7536.
- Does Allen Shih accept Medicare?
- Allen Shih is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Allen Shih's NPI active?
- Yes — Allen Shih's NPI (1871080929) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.