Physician Profile
Helen H. Shigemitsu, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout 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.
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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
- (253) 841-4353
- Email not available
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
- 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
- Water On Baby's Brain
Breast
- Breast lump or mass
- Dense Breast Tissue
Chest & Heart
- Blood Clot in Lung
- Suspicious Lung Spot
General
- Swollen Lymph Nodes
Heart & blood vessels
- Aortic aneurysm
Joint & bone
- Hip labral tear
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Stress fracture
- Tennis elbow
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
Liver & digestion
- Acute pancreatitis
- Bowel obstruction
- Crohn's disease
- Fatty liver disease
Lungs & breathing
- Community-acquired pneumonia
Men's health
- Varicocele
Neck & Thyroid
- Thyroid nodule
Nerve pain
- Carpal tunnel
Pelvic health
- Chronic pelvic pain
Spine
- Back pain
- Cervical radiculopathy
- Herniated disc
- Neck pain
- Sciatica
Spine & back
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Vascular
- Carotid Artery Blockage
- Deep vein thrombosis
Women's health
- Endometriosis
- Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
Procedures & services
Abdominal imaging
- Abdominal X-Ray
Biopsies
- Image-Guided Needle Biopsy
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Bone Density
- Bone Density Scan Referral
Breast Imaging
- Breast MRI
- Breast Ultrasound
- Mammogram
- Ultrasound-Guided Breast Biopsy
CT Scan
- Abdominal CT Scan
- Chest CT Scan
- Emergency CT scan
- Head CT Scan
- Heart Calcium Scan
- Sinus CT Scan
Digestive & liver
- Liver elastography
- Virtual Colonoscopy
Fluoroscopy
- Barium Swallow
General imaging
- Fluoroscopy
- Soft tissue ultrasound
Heart & blood vessels
- Cardiac magnetic resonance imaging
- CT angiogram
- MR Angiogram
Joint & bone
- Hip X-Ray
- Joint injection with dye
- Knee X-Ray
- Wrist MRI
MRI
- Ankle MRI
- Back MRI
- Brain MRI
- Hip MRI
- Knee MRI
- MRI Scan
- Neck MRI
- Open MRI
- Prostate MRI
- Shoulder MRI
Nuclear Medicine
- PET Scan
Pelvic imaging
- Pelvic CT Scan
- Pelvic MRI
Screening & Prevention
- Full Body Scan
- Low-Dose Lung CT
Spine & back
- Spine CT Scan
Ultrasound
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Carotid Ultrasound
- Leg Vein Ultrasound
- Pelvic ultrasound
- Scrotal Ultrasound
- Thyroid ultrasound
- Ultrasound
Urinary & kidney
- Kidney ultrasound
Women's health
- Hysterosalpingogram consultation
X-Ray
- Chest X-Ray
- Emergency X-ray
- Spine 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. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
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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