AFUA A. SHIN M.D. – NPI #1710390331
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist who specializes in diseases of the cornea, sclera, eyelids, conjunctiva, and anterior segment of the eye.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

AFUA SHIN is an ophthalmologist located in WAUSAU, WI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1710390331 to AFUA SHIN on June 11, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207WX0120X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology, specializing in Cornea and External Diseases Specialist

The NPI profile was last updated on Nov 17, 2025. 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 AFUA SHIN below.

NPI Profile for
AFUA A. SHIN

NPI Number
1710390331
Enumeration Date

(about 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
AFUA A. SHIN
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
800 N 1ST ST
WAUSAU, WI 54403
Phone: (715) 261-8500 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
4860 Y St Ste 2400
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: (916) 734-6891
Fax: (916) 734-6197
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Nov 17, 2025

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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
207WX0120X
- Ophthalmology / Cornea and External Diseases Specialist (Primary)		 WI 71097

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
800 N 1ST ST,
WAUSAU, WI 77025-1669

Additional Information

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
AFUA SHIN is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ASCENSION ST MARYS HOSPITAL
      2251 NORTH SHORE DR
      RHINELANDER, WI 54501
    • ASPIRUS WAUSAU HOSPITAL
      333 PINE RIDGE BLVD
      WAUSAU, WI 54401
    • LANGLADE HOSPITAL
      112 E FIFTH AVE
      ANTIGO, WI 54409

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