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Diagnostic Radiology

Wales R. Shao, MD

Works at hospitals in Flushing, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Wales R. Shao, MD is a radiologist at 21 Ivy Close, Forest Hills, NY 11375. Phone: (718) 670-1050. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Wales R. Shao had 431 Original Medicare patients and 7,685 services. NPI 1619930732. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Radiologist (Medicare lists Diagnostic Radiology)
  • Address: 21 Ivy Close, Forest Hills, NY 11375 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (718) 670‑1050
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: New York-Presbyterian/Queens
  • Group practice: Main Street Radiology at Bayside LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: Tufts University School Of Medicine · graduated 1991 (35 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Wales R. Shao, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Wales R. Shao accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wales R. Shao 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 Wales R. Shao see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 431 Original Medicare patients and 7,685 services for Wales R. Shao. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Wales R. Shao's NPI number?
1619930732. 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 Wales R. Shao, 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 patients431
Services billed to Medicare7,685
Different services or procedures82
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)6,595 services
  2. Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit with review by radiologist (36901)94 services
  3. Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow (93880)75 services
  4. X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)58 services
  5. Insertion of needle and/or tube into hemodialysis circuit and balloon dilation of dialysis segment with review by radiologist (36902)56 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%
  • Diabetes60%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Ischemic heart disease47%
  • Chronic kidney disease46%

Hospitals where Wales R. Shao works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wales R. Shao 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Wales R. Shao is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wales R. Shao as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Main Street Radiology at Bayside LLC56 clinicians in the group
  • Radiology Associates of Main Street PC52 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other radiologists in Forest Hills

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Forest Hills, NY — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Main Street Radiology at Bayside LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTufts University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1619930732
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians