Dr Edwin Chuck Shih, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in San Antonio, TX

Dr Edwin Chuck Shih, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in San Antonio, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Unico Anesthesia Group Pllc and his current practice location is 16607 Blanco Rd, Suite 303, San Antonio, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 485-1844.

Dr Edwin Chuck Shih is licensed to practice in Texas (license number L8955) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1114943156.

Contact Information

Dr Edwin Chuck Shih, MD
16607 Blanco Rd, Suite 303,
San Antonio, TX 78232-1913
(210) 485-1844
(210) 399-2730

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Edwin Chuck Shih
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience20 Years
Location16607 Blanco Rd, San Antonio, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Edwin Chuck Shih attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114943156
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/13/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2668440686
  • Enrollment ID: I20040917000852

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Edwin Chuck Shih such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114943156NPI-NPPES
8W6542OtherTXBLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD
8F4317MedicaidTX
168363302MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology L8955 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Unico Anesthesia Group Pllc48809068175

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Edwin Chuck Shih allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameUnico Anesthesia Group Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073990115
PECOS PAC ID: 4880906817
Enrollment ID: O20150706001618

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Edwin Chuck Shih is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Edwin Chuck Shih, MD
Po Box 4346,
Houston, TX 77210-4346

Ph: (210) 485-1844
Dr Edwin Chuck Shih, MD
16607 Blanco Rd, Suite 303,
San Antonio, TX 78232-1913

Ph: (210) 485-1844

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