Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Winston Shih, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Danbury, CT
- NPI 1598770364
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 89.1 / 100 · 2023
- 43 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 068106099
(203) 797-7104
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- July 8, 2007
- Year of graduation
- 1983 — 43 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Connecticut #029813
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1598770364. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,049
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$312,209
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 545 | 284 | $137 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 352 | 149 | $83 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 327 | 267 | $97 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 256 | 40 | $376 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 228 | 102 | $126 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 68 | 68 | $177 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 66 | 64 | $183 | |
90935 |
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation | 48 | 30 | $75 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 47 | 47 | $2 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 40 | 17 | $313 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in Danbury Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 148. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 1 | $2.38 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,893
Patients
903
Total drug cost
$76,798
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 617 | 187 | $5,842 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 607 | 182 | $9,137 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 271 | 80 | $4,379 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 234 | 74 | $3,030 |
| Calcitriol | Generic | 233 | 72 | $3,986 |
| Chlorthalidone | Generic | 140 | 48 | $3,755 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 132 | 43 | $430 |
| Potassium Citrate ER (Potassium Citrate) | Brand | 122 | 41 | $20,034 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 113 | 31 | $1,200 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 87 | 28 | $2,775 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Winston Shih's medical specialty?
Dr. Winston Shih practices Nephrology Physician in Danbury, CT.
Where does Dr. Winston Shih practice?
Dr. Winston Shih practices at 24 Hospital Ave, Danbury, CT 068106099. Office phone: 2037977104.
What is Dr. Winston Shih's NPI?
Dr. Winston Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598770364, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Winston Shih accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Winston Shih accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Winston Shih commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.