Physician Profile
Dorothy J. Shum, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shum
Dorothy J. Shum, M.D. is a healthcare provider in San Francisco, CA specializing in diagnostic radiology. Dorothy trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 2005. Medicare claims data shows Dorothy provided 1,022 services to 1,004 patients. The services billed most often include limited ultrasound scan of abdomen, complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity, and ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (415) 353-1628
- Email not available
Practice Locations
505 PARNASSUS AVE
San Francisco, CA 94143
Conditions Evaluated or Diagnosed
Within Diagnostic Radiology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Abdomen & Pelvis
- Abdominal Pain
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- Enlarged prostate
- Gallstones
- Kidney stones
- Liver Lesions
- Ovarian cysts
- Uterine fibroids
Bone & Joint
- Ankle Sprain or Fracture
- Bone fractures
- Heel pain
- Hip osteoarthritis
- Osteoporosis
- Rotator cuff tear
- Torn meniscus
Brain & Head
- Brain aneurysm
- Brain tumor
- Concussion in Children
- Migraines
- Sinus infection
- Transient ischemic attack
Brain & nerves
Breast
Chest & Heart
General
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
Liver & digestion
Lungs & breathing
Men's health
Neck & Thyroid
Nerve pain
Pelvic health
Spine
Spine & back
Vascular
Women's health
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
Breast Imaging
CT Scan
Digestive & liver
Fluoroscopy
General imaging
Heart & blood vessels
Joint & bone
MRI
Nuclear Medicine
Pelvic imaging
Screening & Prevention
Spine & back
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
Women's health
X-Ray
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,022 services · 1,004 patients · 23 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
27 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Needle biopsy of kidney | Procedure | 50200 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Limited ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76705 |
223 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
128 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of head and neck soft tissue | Imaging | 76536 |
67 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity | Imaging | 76770 |
33 | More than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of abdomen | Imaging | 76700 |
33 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
31 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of uterus, ovaries, tubes, cervix and pelvic area through vagina | Imaging | 76830 |
30 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ultrasound scan of transplanted kidney | Imaging | 76776 |
27 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other radiologists at this location 3
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other radiologists in San Francisco 5
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2005 at Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dorothy J. Shum specialize in?
Dorothy J. Shum is a radiologist in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dorothy J. Shum located?
Dorothy J. Shum is listed at 505 Parnassus Ave, San Francisco, CA 94143. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dorothy J. Shum's phone number?
The number on file is (415) 353-1628. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dorothy J. Shum?
Dorothy J. Shum's National Provider Identifier is 1548469075. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dorothy J. Shum train?
Dorothy J. Shum attended Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dorothy J. Shum have?
Dorothy J. Shum has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dorothy J. Shum do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dorothy J. Shum performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth and needle biopsy of kidney; reads or performs imaging such as limited ultrasound scan of abdomen and complete ultrasound scan behind abdominal cavity; provides treatments such as ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers and ultrasound study of arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dorothy J. Shum's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dorothy J. Shum. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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