Quick answers
- Does Katherine R. Shew accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Katherine R. Shew 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 Katherine R. Shew see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,151 Original Medicare patients and 11,236 services for Katherine R. Shew. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Katherine R. Shew's NPI number?
- 1902029382. 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 Katherine R. Shew, 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 | 2,151 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 11,236 |
| Different services or procedures | 94 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths (17003)3,682 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)1,767 services
- Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth (17000)1,266 services
- Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths (17110)727 services
- Biopsy of related skin growth, first growth (11102)618 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure69%
- Arthritis42%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Diabetes21%
- Anxiety21%
Hospitals where Katherine R. Shew works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Katherine R. Shew 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.
- Anmed HealthAnderson, SC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 420027
Practice locations
Addresses where Katherine R. Shew is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Richard StEasley, SC 29640 (864) 855‑2052
- 1501 N Main StAnderson, SC 29621
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Katherine R. Shew as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Anderson Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Dermatologyprimary
Other dermatologists in South Carolina
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in South Carolina — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Anderson Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902029382 |
| 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