Quick answers
- Does Steven G. Shimotakahara accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven G. Shimotakahara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Steven G. Shimotakahara see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 725 Original Medicare patients and 4,808 services for Steven G. Shimotakahara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven G. Shimotakahara's NPI number?
- 1326024738. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Steven G. Shimotakahara, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 725 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,808 |
| Different services or procedures | 124 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)1,410 services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)1,022 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)694 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)309 services
- Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope (31575)218 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis44%
- Diabetes32%
- Depression24%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Steven G. Shimotakahara works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Steven G. Shimotakahara at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Bay Area HospitalCoos Bay, OR · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 380090
- Curry General HospitalGold Beach, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381322
- Lower Umpqua Hospital DistrictReedsport, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381311
- Southern Coos Hospital & Health CenterBandon, OR · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 381304
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven G. Shimotakahara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1900 Woodland DrCoos Bay, OR 97420 (541) 267‑5151
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven G. Shimotakahara as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Bend Medical Center Inc91 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Coos Bay
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Coos Bay, OR — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Bend Medical Center Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1326024738 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians