DR. YU CHO SHIH M.D.
NPI 1477640712
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Lexington, KY

Active since October 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
60.28/100
CMS Quality Rating
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE, LEXINGTON, KY 40511(859) 253-1686 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2018, Feb 14, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Yu Cho Shih M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. YU CHO SHIH M.D. (NPI 1477640712) is an individual psychiatry provider in Lexington, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (32788) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477640712
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. YU CHO SHIHCredential: M.D.
Location Address1351 NEWTOWN PIKELexington, KY 40511-1275
Mailing Address1351 Newtown PikeLexington, KY 40511-1275 · (859) 253-1686
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1988
Enumeration DateOctober 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20182 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1477640712 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in KY · 32788
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE, Lexington, KY 40511

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1324 Southview DrNicholasville, KY 40356-2008 · Phone (859) 253-1686
Location 2650 High StDanville, KY 40422-1235 · Phone (859) 253-1686

Other Identifiers 5

Other250695000KY · Magellan
Medicaid1790731081KY
Other2133695OH · Oh Medicaid
Other61-0991301KY · Corporation Tax Id
Medicaid64327885KY

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Yu Cho Shih M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2163312182
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130130000165
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
163 services41 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
31 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180048
Location217 South Third StreetDanville, KY 40422 · Boyle County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 40511 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$162.27 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $40.56 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.24 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $16.56 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

60.28/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality18.81
Improvement Activities40
Cost99.79

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Counselor (Mental Health)
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Counselor (Mental Health)
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Social Worker
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Counselor (Mental Health)
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Social Worker
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Psychologist (Clinical)
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Counselor (Professional)
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511
Counselor (Professional)
1351 NEWTOWN PIKE
LEXINGTON, KY 40511

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Yu Cho Shih's NPI number?

The NPI number for Yu Cho Shih is 1477640712. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 6, 2006.

Where is Yu Cho Shih located?

Yu Cho Shih practices at 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 40511. The listed phone number is (859) 253-1686.

What is Yu Cho Shih's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Yu Cho Shih enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Yu Cho Shih is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Yu Cho Shih affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Yu Cho Shih is affiliated with Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Yu Cho Shih was last updated on March 17, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.