ALVIN K. SHIEH MD – NPI #1316322100
Orthopaedic Surgery

Recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty program of orthopaedic surgery, orthopaedic trauma surgeons deal with the evaluation and management of acute orthopaedic injuries, evaluation and treatment of post-traumatic deformities and nonunions, acute and delayed reconstruction of pelvic and acetabular fractures, as well as osteotomy in the adult hip for treatment of hip arthritis.

ALVIN SHIEH is an orthopaedic surgeon located in ESCONDIDO, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1316322100 to ALVIN SHIEH on July 22, 2015. 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 207XX0801X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Orthopaedic Trauma

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on May 01, 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 ALVIN SHIEH below.

NPI Profile for
ALVIN K. SHIEH

NPI Number
1316322100
Enumeration Date

(about 11 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ALVIN K. SHIEH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2130 CITRACADO PKWY
ESCONDIDO, CA 92029-4149
Phone: (760) 743-4789 Fax:
Mailing address
751 S BASCOM AVE
SAN JOSE, CA 95128-2604
Phone: Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
May 01, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ALVIN SHIEH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidCA1316322100
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
207XX0801X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Orthopaedic Trauma (Primary)
CA A144422
207X00000X
- Orthopaedic Surgery
CA A144422

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
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2015
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
ALVIN SHIEH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • SANTA CLARA VALLEY MEDICAL CENTER
      751 SOUTH BASCOM AVENUE
      SAN JOSE, CA 95128

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