K. Shen, MD
NPI 1871662411 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Rochester, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
K. Shen, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Rochester, MN (NPI 1871662411).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871662411
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 102892 (MN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
19 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
160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 55 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $130 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 26 | $112 |
| Initial Removal of Wedge of Lung Tissue Using an Endoscope32666 | 19 | $796 |
| Insertion of Feeding Tube Or Tube Into Upper Small Bowel44015 | 14 | $130 |
| Partial Removal of Lower Esophagus43117 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,050 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
- 2006-11-07
- Last updated
- 2020-08-20
- Certified
- 2020-08-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is K. Shen's NPI number?
- K. Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871662411, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is K. Shen's specialty?
- K. Shen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is K. Shen located?
- K. Shen's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 1st St Sw, Rochester, MN 55905-0001.
- What is K. Shen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for K. Shen is (507) 284-2511.
- Does K. Shen accept Medicare?
- K. Shen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is K. Shen's NPI active?
- Yes — K. Shen's NPI (1871662411) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-08-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.