Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Yu Cho Shih, M.D.
Psychiatry Physician (CMS: Psychiatry) · Lexington, KY
- NPI 1477640712
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 55.3 / 100 · 2023
- 38 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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1351 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 405111275
(859) 253-1686 - Additional location
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324 Southview Dr
Nicholasville, KY 403562008 - Additional location
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650 High St
Danville, KY 404221235
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 17, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1988 — 38 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 2084P0800X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Kentucky #32788
- Medicaid (2)
- KY #1790731081 · KY #64327885
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1477640712. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
212
Distinct HCPCS
2
Medicare allowed
$14,084
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 184 | 44 | $62 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 28 | 15 | $92 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 14 peers in Lexington Psychiatry Physician, average services per provider: 182. This provider delivers 1.2× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,778
Patients
158
Total drug cost
$305,858
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Risperidone | Generic | 251 | 27 | $5,541 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 178 | 19 | $5,404 |
| Buspirone Hcl | Generic | 162 | 20 | $5,468 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 160 | 23 | $1,909 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | Generic | 145 | 18 | $1,677 |
| Citalopram Hbr (Citalopram Hydrobromide) | Brand | 114 | 11 | $905 |
| Benztropine Mesylate | Generic | 112 | 13 | $1,326 |
| Sertraline Hcl | Generic | 99 | 14 | $1,081 |
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | Generic | 91 | 13 | $2,919 |
| Clonazepam | Generic | 84 | 0 | $829 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Yu Cho Shih's medical specialty?
Dr. Yu Cho Shih practices Psychiatry Physician in Lexington, KY.
Where does Dr. Yu Cho Shih practice?
Dr. Yu Cho Shih practices at 1351 Newtown Pike, Lexington, KY 405111275. Office phone: 8592531686.
What is Dr. Yu Cho Shih's NPI?
Dr. Yu Cho Shih's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1477640712, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Yu Cho Shih accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Yu Cho Shih accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Yu Cho Shih commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.