Dr Yu Cho Shih, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Lexington, KY

Dr Yu Cho Shih, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Lexington, Kentucky. He graduated from medical school in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc and his current practice location is 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (859) 253-1686.

Dr Yu Cho Shih is licensed to practice in Kentucky (license number 32788) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477640712.

Contact Information

Dr Yu Cho Shih, MD
1351 Newtown Pike,
Lexington, KY 40511-1275
(859) 253-1686
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Yu Cho Shih
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience36 Years
Location1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, Kentucky
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Yu Cho Shih graduated from medical school in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477640712
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2163312182
  • Enrollment ID: I20130130000165

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Yu Cho Shih such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477640712NPI-NPPES
1790731081MedicaidKY
2133695OtherOHOH MEDICAID
64327885MedicaidKY
250695000OtherKYMAGELLAN
61-0991301OtherKYCORPORATION TAX ID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry 32788 (Kentucky)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ephraim Mcdowell Regional Medical CenterDanville, KYHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
New Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc660877361940

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Yu Cho Shih allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameNew Vista Of The Bluegrass Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790731081
PECOS PAC ID: 6608773619
Enrollment ID: O20031217000869

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Yu Cho Shih is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Yu Cho Shih, MD
1351 Newtown Pike,
Lexington, KY 40511-1275

Ph: (859) 253-1686
Dr Yu Cho Shih, MD
1351 Newtown Pike,
Lexington, KY 40511-1275

Ph: (859) 253-1686

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