Quick answers
- Does Charles H. Shen accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles H. Shen 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 Charles H. Shen see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,159 Original Medicare patients and 15,385 services for Charles H. Shen. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles H. Shen's NPI number?
- 1750361481. 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 Charles H. Shen, 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 | 2,159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 15,385 |
| Different services or procedures | 129 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadoterate meglumine, 0.1 ml (A9575)7,430 services
- Low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml (Q9967)3,700 services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)1,475 services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)296 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)238 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 cholesterol71%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease30%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Charles H. Shen works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles H. Shen 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.
- Medical Center HospitalOdessa, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450132
- Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical CenterHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · CCN 450068
- Memorial Hermann Katy HospitalKaty, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · CCN 450847
- Ozarks HealthcareWest Plains, MO · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 260078
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles H. Shen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 17040 10th Ave NWShoreline, WA 98177 (952) 595‑1100
- 4204 85th Ave SEMercer Island, WA 98040 (952) 595‑1100
- 7705 SE 34 StMercer Island, WA 98040 (952) 595‑1100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles H. Shen as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Geisinger Clinic3,467 clinicians in the group
- Singleton Associates PA838 clinicians in the group
- Virtual Radiologic Professionals LLC397 clinicians in the group
- Fred Smeltzer MD and Associates Inc94 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Shoreline
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Shoreline, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Geisinger Clinic
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1750361481 |
| 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