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DR. CAROL W SHIH MD, MPH
NPI 1932519956
Emergency Medicine in Boston, MA

Active since April 29, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH ROOM 1322, BOSTON, MA 02118(504) 931-7124 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2021, Aug 8, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Carol W Shih Md, Mph NPPES

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

DR. CAROL W SHIH MD, MPH (NPI 1932519956) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts, licensed in Louisiana (327365) and active in the NPI registry since April 2014. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Charles Parish Hospital, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932519956
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CAROL W SHIHCredential: MD, MPH
Location Address1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH ROOM 1322Boston, MA 02118
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (866) 624-7637
Phone(504) 931-7124
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 29, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1932519956 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 327365✔ Licensed in MA · 274702
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, Boston, MA 02118
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Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 1180 W Esplanade AveKenner, LA 70065-2467 · Phone (504) 468-8600 · Fax (504) 464-8538
Location 21900 W Airline HwyLA Place, LA 70068-3338 · Phone (985) 652-7000
Location 31057 Paul Maillard RdLuling, LA 70070-4349 · Phone (985) 785-6242

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Carol W Shih Md, Mph 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 ID6800015017
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210622000611
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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
72 services70 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
18 services18 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Charles Parish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Luling, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190079
Location1057 Paul Maillard RoadLuling, LA 70070 · St. Charles County
Emergency services

Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenner, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190274
Location180 West Esplanade AvenueKenner, LA 70065 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 02118 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
$97.64 typical visit price
range $63.72 – $189.86
Typical copayment $24.41 (range $15.93 – $47.46)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.18 typical visit price
range $21.07 – $155.29
Typical copayment $27.79 (range $5.26 – $38.82)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

SOPHIA N. TOWNSEND CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-6950
MADELYN ROSE CHAMIS
Physician Assistant
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8000
DR. NICKKI P DAWES
Psychologist (Clinical)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5245
COMFORT ATWEREBOANAH
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5245
SOFIA PHAM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8000
ANEESH T NARANG MD
Emergency Medicine
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5481
TEMITAYO OKUBANJO PHARM.D, BCPS
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 638-8000
DEBORAH A DAVOLIO NP
Nurse Practitioner
1 BOSTON MEDICAL CTR PL, DOWLING 1 SOUTH
BOSTON, MA 02118
Suffolk County (617) 414-5481

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 Carol Shih's NPI number?

The NPI number for Carol Shih is 1932519956. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 29, 2014.

Where is Carol Shih located?

Carol Shih practices at 1 Boston Medical Ctr Pl Dowling 1 South Room 1322, Boston, MA 02118. The listed phone number is (504) 931-7124.

What is Carol Shih's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Carol Shih enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Carol 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.

What insurance does Carol Shih accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Carol Shih as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Carol Shih affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Carol Shih is affiliated with St Charles Parish Hospital and Ochsner Medical Center-Kenner.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Carol Shih was last updated on June 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.