Physician Profile
Katsuto Shinohara, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shinohara
Based in San Francisco, CA, Katsuto Shinohara, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under urology. According to Medicare claims data, Katsuto cared for 1,831 Medicare patients across 2,108 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient', and biopsy of prostate gland. NPI 1588609770 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
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
- (415) 353-7171
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1600 DIVISADERO ST FL 3
San Francisco, CA 94115
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Urology 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
Most searched conditions
- Erectile dysfunction
- Kidney stones
- Overactive bladder
- Prostate cancer
- Urinary incontinence in women
- UTI
Bladder and urethra
Kidney and ureter
Male reproductive and sexual health
- Hydrocele
- Male infertility
- Peyronie's disease
- Testicular and scrotal pain
- Testicular cancer
- Testicular torsion
- Testosterone deficiency
- Varicocele
Prostate
Urinary symptoms and infection
- Blood in the urine
- Kidney infection
- Painful urination
- Recurrent urinary tract infections
- Urinary retention
Bladder & Urination
Kidney health
Men's health
Urinary symptoms
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Office diagnosis
Bladder procedures
- Artificial Urinary Sphincter Implant
- Bladder Botox Injection
- Bladder instillation therapy
- Radical bladder removal
- Sacral neuromodulation
- Sling surgery for stress incontinence
- Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
Diagnostic imaging
Kidney & ureter procedures
Kidney and ureter surgery
Male reproductive
- Hydrocele repair
- Penile implant surgery
- Surgical correction of penile curvature
- Testicle removal
- Varicocele repair
Prostate
Prostate procedures
- HoLEP Laser Prostate Surgery
- Prostatic urethral lift
- Rezum Water Vapor Therapy
- Transurethral resection of the prostate
Stone procedures
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,108 services · 1,831 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of prostate gland | Procedure | 55700 |
243 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope | Procedure | 52000 |
52 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy | Procedure | 55876 |
48 | More than most peers in Urology |
| Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | Procedure | 36415 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Electronic assessment of bladder emptying | Procedure | 51741 |
25 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Injection of biodegradable material next to prostate | Procedure | 55874 |
20 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| Destruction of prostate tissue using radiofrequency induced heated water vapor | Procedure | 53854 |
14 | As often as other peers in Urology |
| High-intensity ultrasound destruction of cancerous tissue in prostate gland, accessed through rectum using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 55880 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Urology |
| Destruction of prostate using imaging guidance | Procedure | 55873 |
11 | Too few peers to compare |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
241 | More than most peers in Urology |
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.
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other urologists in San Francisco 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1979 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Biopsy of prostate gland 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Katsuto Shinohara's specialty?
Katsuto Shinohara is an urologist in San Francisco, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Urology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Katsuto Shinohara?
Katsuto Shinohara is listed at 1600 Divisadero St Fl 3, San Francisco, CA 94115. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Katsuto Shinohara?
The number on file is (415) 353-7171. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Katsuto Shinohara's NPI number?
Katsuto Shinohara's National Provider Identifier is 1588609770. 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
What is Katsuto Shinohara's education?
Katsuto Shinohara attended Other, graduating in 1979. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Katsuto Shinohara been practicing?
Katsuto Shinohara has 47 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1979, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Katsuto Shinohara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Katsuto Shinohara performs procedures including biopsy of prostate gland, diagnostic exam of bladder and urethra using an endoscope and placement of device in prostate for radiation therapy; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and ultrasound scan of pelvic region through rectum, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Katsuto Shinohara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Katsuto Shinohara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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