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- 3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
About Dr. Shin
Based in Los Alamitos, CA, Richard C. Shin, MD is listed in the NPI registry under diagnostic radiology. Richard graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School in 1995. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 257 services to 251 patients. The services billed most often include screening mammography, complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast, and ct scan of leg without contrast. NPI 1356323737 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
- (714) 826-6400
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
3751 KATELLA AVE
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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
257 services · 251 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth | Procedure | 10005 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth | Procedure | 19083 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Screening mammography | Imaging | 77067 |
115 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast | Imaging | 76641 |
38 | As often as other peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Ct scan of leg without contrast | Imaging | 73700 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of both breasts | Imaging | 77066 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Diagnostic mammography of 1 breast | Imaging | 77065 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| Dxa bone density measurement of hip, pelvis, spine | Imaging | 77080 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Diagnostic Radiology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Other radiologists at this location 2
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 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 30 related providers in 4 groups
Other radiologists in Los Alamitos 6
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1995 at Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School 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 Dr. Shin specialize in?
Dr. Shin is a radiologist in Los Alamitos, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Diagnostic Radiology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Shin located?
Dr. Shin is listed at 3751 Katella Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shin's phone number?
The number on file is (714) 826-6400. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Shin?
Dr. Shin's National Provider Identifier is 1356323737. 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. Shin go to medical school?
Dr. Shin attended Northwestern University Feinberg Medical School, graduating in 1995. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Shin have?
Dr. Shin has 31 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1995, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Shin do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shin performs procedures including fine needle aspiration biopsy using ultrasound guidance, first growth and biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth; reads or performs imaging such as screening mammography and complete ultrasound scan of 1 breast, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shin. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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