Quick answers
- Does Shiwen Song accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Shiwen Song may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Shiwen Song see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 3,361 Original Medicare patients and 13,953 services for Shiwen Song. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Shiwen Song's NPI number?
- 1538396726. 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 Shiwen Song, 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 | 3,361 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 13,953 |
| Different services or procedures | 28 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)5,051 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report (88313)2,588 services
- Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)1,527 services
- Special stained specimen slides to identify organisms including interpretation and report (88312)1,357 services
- Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)1,298 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes31%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)27%
Hospitals where Shiwen Song works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Shiwen Song 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.
- Community First Medical CenterChicago, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140251
- Wesley Medical CenterWichita, KS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 170123
Practice locations
Addresses where Shiwen Song is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 7; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1000 Corporate Grove DrBuffalo Grove, IL 60089 (224) 588‑9940
- 1105 W Park Ave, Suite 1Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 680‑5880
- 150 N River Rd, Suite 210Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 290‑3800
- 1732 Central StEvanston, IL 60201 (847) 256‑1855
- 1824 Wilmette AveWilmette, IL 60091 (312) 335‑0180
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Shiwen Song as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita Medical Practice Assoc55 clinicians in the group
- George N Atia MD SC13 clinicians in the group
- Gopath Pathology Associates, SC6 clinicians in the group
- Endoscopy Center of the North Shore LLC5 clinicians in the group
- Midtown Gastroenterology and Liver Disease LLC4 clinicians in the group
- Gastroenterologists Ltd2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Pathologyprimary
Other pathologists in Buffalo Grove
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Buffalo Grove, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in University of Kansas School of Medicine Wichita Medical Practice Assoc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1986 (40 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1538396726 |
| 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