Quick answers
- Does Charles Shieh accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles Shieh 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 Shieh see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 144 Original Medicare patients and 579 services for Charles Shieh. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles Shieh's NPI number?
- 1861651739. 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 Shieh, 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 | 144 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 579 |
| Different services or procedures | 37 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)183 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)69 services
- Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope (31624)34 services
- Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes (31652)28 services
- Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope (31622)25 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%
- COPD75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)64%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Arthritis40%
Hospitals where Charles Shieh works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Charles Shieh 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.
- Holy Name Medical CenterTeaneck, NJ · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 310008
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles Shieh is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 718 Teaneck RdTeaneck, NJ 07666 (201) 227‑6050
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles Shieh as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Excelcare Medical Associates PA205 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgeryprimary
Other thoracic surgeons in New Jersey
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Jersey — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Excelcare Medical Associates PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2002 (24 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1861651739 |
| 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