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- Puyallup location main office
222 15Th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372 - Tacoma location
1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100, Tacoma, WA 98402
About Dr. Shigemitsu
Based in Puyallup, WA, Helen H. Shigemitsu, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Helen graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1999. Medicare claims data shows Helen provided 986 services to 918 patients. The services billed most often include x-ray of chest, 1 view, x-ray of hip, 2-3 views, and x-ray of chest, 2 views. NPI 1922062207 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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
- (253) 841-4353
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
222 15TH AVE SE
Puyallup, WA 98372
1304 Fawcett Ave Ste 100
Tacoma, WA 98402
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
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
Breast Imaging
Abdominal imaging
Biopsies
Bone Density
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
986 services · 918 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X-ray of chest, 1 view | Imaging | 71045 |
117 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hip, 2-3 views | Imaging | 73502 |
60 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of chest, 2 views | Imaging | 71046 |
59 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | Imaging | 73700 |
46 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
46 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
44 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
44 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
43 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| X-ray of foot, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73630 |
42 | More often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Mri scan of arm joint without contrast | Imaging | 73221 |
40 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 21 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at New York University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1999 at New York University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs X-ray of chest, 1 view 5
Providers in WA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Helen H. Shigemitsu specialize in?
Helen H. Shigemitsu is a radiologist in Puyallup, WA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Helen H. Shigemitsu located?
Helen H. Shigemitsu is listed at 222 15Th Ave Se, Puyallup, WA 98372. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Helen H. Shigemitsu's phone number?
The number on file is (253) 841-4353. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Helen H. Shigemitsu?
Helen H. Shigemitsu's National Provider Identifier is 1922062207. 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 Helen H. Shigemitsu train?
Helen H. Shigemitsu attended New York University School of Medicine, graduating in 1999. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Helen H. Shigemitsu have?
Helen H. Shigemitsu has 27 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1999, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Helen H. Shigemitsu do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Helen H. Shigemitsu performs imaging including x-ray of chest, 1 view and x-ray of hip, 2-3 views. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Helen H. Shigemitsu's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Helen H. Shigemitsu. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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