Irene Shih, MD
NPI 1982773966 · Internal Medicine Physician · Palo Alto, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Irene Shih, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Palo Alto, CA (NPI 1982773966).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982773966
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A54608 (CA)
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
19 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
477 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 258 | $205 |
| Telephone Medical Discussion With Physician, 21-30 Minutes99443 | 69 | $147 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 47 | $149 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 42 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $147 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 96 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 88 | 25 |
| Lisinopril | 63 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 60 | 19 |
| Lorazepam | 39 | 12 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 37 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-06
- Last updated
- 2013-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Irene Shih's NPI number?
- Irene Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982773966, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Irene Shih's specialty?
- Irene Shih is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Irene Shih located?
- Irene Shih's practice location on file with NPPES is 211 Quarry Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416.
- What is Irene Shih's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Irene Shih is (650) 325-6778.
- Does Irene Shih accept Medicare?
- Irene Shih is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Irene Shih's NPI active?
- Yes — Irene Shih's NPI (1982773966) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.