Wayne Shen, MD
NPI 1972541258 · Neurology Physician · Salinas, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Wayne Shen, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Salinas, CA (NPI 1972541258).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972541258
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G52830 (CA)
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
2,188 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 | 569 | $136 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 519 | $96 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 251 | $15 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 229 | $50 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 165 | $175 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 60 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | 493 | 125 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 382 | 137 |
| Levetiracetam | 348 | 76 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 318 | 84 |
| Gabapentin | 306 | 89 |
| Nabumetone | 271 | 88 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 240 | 67 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,093 across 50 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
- 2006-06-02
- Last updated
- 2014-06-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Wayne Shen's NPI number?
- Wayne Shen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972541258, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Wayne Shen's specialty?
- Wayne Shen is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Wayne Shen located?
- Wayne Shen's practice location on file with NPPES is 1033 Los Palos Dr, Salinas, CA 93901-3916.
- What is Wayne Shen's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Wayne Shen is (831) 757-2058.
- Does Wayne Shen accept Medicare?
- Wayne Shen is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Wayne Shen's NPI active?
- Yes — Wayne Shen's NPI (1972541258) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-06-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.