WILLIAM Y. SHI MD PHD – NPI #1831721430
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

WILLIAM SHI is a thoracic surgeon located in MANHASSET, NY. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1831721430 to WILLIAM SHI on February 11, 2020. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208G00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Jan 18, 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 WILLIAM SHI below.

NPI Profile for
WILLIAM Y. SHI

NPI Number
1831721430
Enumeration Date

(more than 6 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
WILLIAM Y. SHI
Credentials
MD PHD
Primary location
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY, 300 COMMUNITY DRIVE
MANHASSET, NY 11030
Phone: (617) 543-6696 Fax:
1 Other location(s):
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 East 77th St
New York, NY 10075
Phone: (516) 562-4970
Mailing address
DEPARTMENT OF CARDIOVASCULAR SURGERY
NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL, 300 COMMUNITY DRIVE
MANHASSET, NY 11030
Phone: (516) 562-4970 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 18, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for WILLIAM SHI

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherMEDICAL LICENSENY315805
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
208G00000X
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) (Primary)		 NY 315805

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

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
WILLIAM SHI is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • NORTH SHORE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
      300 COMMUNITY DRIVE
      MANHASSET, NY 11030
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • NORTH SHORE HOME CARE CHHA
      972 BRUSH HOLLOW ROAD
      WESTBURY, NY 11590

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