BRIAN J. SHIMKUS MD – NPI #1730164591
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer and other benign and malignant tumors. This specialist decides on and administers therapy for these malignancies as well as consults with surgeons and radiotherapists on other treatments for cancer.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

BRIAN SHIMKUS is a physician located in GEORGETOWN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730164591 to BRIAN SHIMKUS on December 14, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RX0202X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Medical Oncology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jul 14, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for BRIAN SHIMKUS below.

NPI Profile for
BRIAN J. SHIMKUS

NPI Number
1730164591
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
BRIAN J. SHIMKUS
Credentials
MD
Primary location
3201 S AUSTIN AVE STE 315
GEORGETOWN, TX 78626-7642
Phone: (512) 358-9428 Fax: (737) 710-1920
Mailing address
PO BOX 749495
ATLANTA, GA 30374-9495
Phone: (394) 328-3312 Fax: (813) 321-1296
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jul 14, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for BRIAN SHIMKUS

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX157781901
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207RX0202X
- Internal Medicine / Medical Oncology (Primary)		 TX L5907
207RH0003X
- Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology		 TX L5907

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1998
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
BRIAN SHIMKUS is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ST DAVID'S MEDICAL CENTER
      919 E 32ND ST
      AUSTIN, TX 78705
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • CAPITOL HOME HEALTH
      9015 MOUNTAIN RIDGE DRIVE STE#210
      AUSTIN, TX 78759
  • HOSPICE
    • JOL HEALTHCARE
      211 ELMHURST, STE D
      KYLE, TX 78640
    • THREE OAKS HOSPICE AUSTIN
      7800 SHOAL CREEK BOULEVARD, SUITE 145 SOUTH
      AUSTIN, TX 78757

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