Dr. Akiko Shimamura

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 33+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Akiko Shimamura, MD,PHD, is a Pediatric Medicine specialist in Boston, Massachusetts. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1991, having over 33 years of diverse experience, especially in Pediatric Medicine. Dr. Akiko Shimamura also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc. Dr. Akiko Shimamura accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (617) 919-2508 to request Dr. Akiko Shimamura the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5724

Phone 1: (617) 919-2508
Phone 2: (617) 355-6000

Fax: (617) 730-0934
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Akiko Shimamura
Gender Female
PECOS ID 3971531344
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pediatric Medicine (primary specialty)
  • Hematology
  • Hematology/Oncology
  • Medical Oncology

Experience

  • Over 33 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
  • Doctor of Philosophy (PHD)
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    Doctor of Philosophy
    A doctorate in any discipline except medicine, or sometimes theology.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Akiko Shimamura graduated from medical school in 1991.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1225097132
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Monday, March 20, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Friday, April 6, 2012

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Akiko Shimamura

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Akiko Shimamura has been primarily specialized in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology for over 33 years of experience.
  • Pediatrics / Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
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    Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
    A pediatrician trained in the combination of pediatrics, hematology and oncology to recognize and manage pediatric blood disorders and cancerous diseases.


Medical Group Practice

  • Children's Hospital Pediatric Associates, Inc


Practice Locations

300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5724
Phone: (617) 919-2508
Phone 2: (617) 355-6000
Fax: (617) 730-0934
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Friday, April 6, 2012. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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Dr. Akiko Shimamura [NPI: 1225097132]Pediatric Medicine, Hematology, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Oncology

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