Dr. Thomas W Shin

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Thomas W Shin, MD, is a General Surgery specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in General Surgery. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Franciscan St Anthony Health - Michigan City, Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. Thomas W Shin also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including The Methodist Hospitals Inc. Dr. Thomas W Shin accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 738-5617 to request Dr. Thomas W Shin the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 101 E 87th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410-7335

Phone 1: (219) 738-5617
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Thomas W Shin
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4981729241
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • General Surgery (primary specialty)

Experience

  • Over 21 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.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Thomas W Shin attended and graduated from University Of Michigan Medical School in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1326241266
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Thursday, June 7, 2007
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, November 12, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does 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 - He does 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 - He 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 - He 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. Thomas W Shin

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Thomas W Shin has been primarily specialized in Surgery for over 21 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Surgery
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    Surgery
    A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • The Methodist Hospitals Inc


Practice Locations

101 E 87th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410-7335
Phone: (219) 738-5617
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 Thursday, November 12, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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