Physician Profile
Unclaimed ProfileAbout SHEN
Based in Rochester, MN, K. Robert Shen, MD is listed in the NPI registry under thoracic surgery. K. graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1995. K. is also listed as specializing in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic). Medicare claims data shows K. provided 160 services to 155 patients.
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Education & Training
Areas of Expertise
Licensing & Certification
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (507) 284-2511
- Email not available
Practice Locations
200 1ST ST SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
160 services · 155 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope | Procedure | 32666 |
19 |
| Insertion of feeding tube or tube into upper small bowel | Procedure | 44015 |
14 |
| Partial removal of lower esophagus | Procedure | 43117 |
13 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
55 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
33 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
26 |
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.
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 thoracic surgeons in Rochester 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 13 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1995 at Yale University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope 5
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Shen specialize in?
Dr. Shen is a thoracic surgeon in Rochester, MN. This is the primary taxonomy recorded against the NPI in the federal registry, listed there as “THORACIC SURGERY”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shen located?
Dr. Shen is listed at 200 1ST ST SW, Rochester, MN 55905. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shen's phone number?
The number on file is (507) 284-2511. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shen?
Dr. Shen's National Provider Identifier is 1871662411. 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 Dr. Shen go to medical school?
Dr. Shen attended Yale University School of Medicine, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shen have?
Dr. Shen has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shen do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shen performs procedures including initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope, insertion of feeding tube or tube into upper small bowel and partial removal of lower esophagus, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
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