Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Shimin Hu, MD, PHD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician (CMS: Pathology) · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1619130135
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.4 / 100 · 2023
  • 33 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1515 Holcombe Blvd
Houston, TX 770304000
(713) 792-6161
Mailing address
Po Box 4439
Houston, TX 772104439

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 8, 2022
Year of graduation
1993 — 33 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207ZP0102X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #P6979
Medicaid
TX #323086401

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1619130135. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,647
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$66,267
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
88341 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure 265 62 $28
88291 Interpretation and report of genetic testing 260 237 $33
88305 Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 225 121 $37
88189 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 16 or more markers 206 196 $84
88188 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 9 to 15 markers 116 108 $62
85097 Bone marrow, smear interpretation 106 100 $48
88187 Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, 2 to 8 markers 101 80 $35
88311 Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 100 97 $12
88342 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure 99 80 $34
88313 Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue including interpretation and report 85 39 $12

In context: peer comparison

Among 115 peers in Houston Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician, average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 9.7× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Shimin Hu's medical specialty?
Dr. Shimin Hu practices Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Shimin Hu practice?
Dr. Shimin Hu practices at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 770304000. Office phone: 7137926161.
What is Dr. Shimin Hu's NPI?
Dr. Shimin Hu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1619130135, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Shimin Hu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Shimin Hu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Shimin Hu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (HCPCS 88341); Interpretation and report of genetic testing (HCPCS 88291); Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (HCPCS 88305). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.