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Thoracic Surgery

K Robert Shen, MD

Works at hospitals in Mankato, MN · Rochester, MN · Minnesota

Summary

K Robert Shen, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 2 hospitals in Mankato, MN and Rochester, MN. NPI 1871662411. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about K Robert Shen, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
31Years since medical school (graduated 1995)
Yale University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Mayo ClinicGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does K Robert Shen work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists K Robert Shen at 2 hospitals: Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato and Mayo Clinic Hospital Rochester. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does K Robert Shen see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 3 practice locations, including Rochester, MN. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is K Robert Shen's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also General Surgery.
Does K Robert Shen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says K Robert Shen accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does K Robert Shen offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says K Robert Shen offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for K Robert Shen?
(507) 255-5123, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is K Robert Shen's NPI number?
1871662411. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where K Robert Shen works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists K Robert Shen at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where K Robert Shen is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists K Robert Shen as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Mayo Clinic4,956 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Rochester

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Rochester, MN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolYale University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1995
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1871662411
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians