Quick answers
- Does Helen H. Shigemitsu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Helen H. Shigemitsu 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 Helen H. Shigemitsu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,286 Original Medicare patients and 2,145 services for Helen H. Shigemitsu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Helen H. Shigemitsu's NPI number?
- 1922062207. 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 Helen H. Shigemitsu, 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 | 1,286 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,145 |
| Different services or procedures | 94 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- X-ray of chest, 1 view (71045)117 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)95 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)87 services
- X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views (73130)87 services
- Mri scan of arm joint without contrast (73221)84 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%
- Arthritis66%
- Diabetes32%
- Chronic kidney disease29%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
Hospitals where Helen H. Shigemitsu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Helen H. Shigemitsu 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.
- Multicare Good Samaritan HospitalPuyallup, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500079
- St Anthony HospitalGig Harbor, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500151
- St Clare HospitalLakewood, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500021
- St Joseph Medical CenterTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500108
- Tacoma General Allenmore HospitalTacoma, WA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 500129
Practice locations
Addresses where Helen H. Shigemitsu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1304 Fawcett Ave, Suite 100Tacoma, WA 98402 (253) 841‑4353
- 222 15th Ave SEPuyallup, WA 98372 (253) 841‑4353
- 2502 S Union AveTacoma, WA 98405 (253) 841‑4353
- 4536 48th Ave SWSeattle, WA 98116 (253) 841‑4353
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Helen H. Shigemitsu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Tra-Minw P S155 clinicians in the group
- Medical Imaging Northwest - Good Samaritan Hospital Imaging Alliance118 clinicians in the group
- Union Avenue Open Mri LLC48 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Diagnostic Radiologyprimary
Other radiologists in Tacoma
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tacoma, WA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Tra-Minw P S
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1922062207 |
| 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