Physician Profile
Steven G. Shimotakahara, MD
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- 1900 Woodland Dr, Coos Bay, OR 97420
About Dr. Shimotakahara
Steven G. Shimotakahara, MD practices otolaryngology in Coos Bay, OR. Steven is also listed as specializing in otolaryngology (ent). According to Medicare claims data, Steven cared for 1,710 Medicare patients across 4,519 services. The services billed most often include low osmolar contrast material, 300-399 mg/ml iodine concentration, per ml, injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326024738.
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
- (541) 267-5151
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1900 WOODLAND DR
Coos Bay, OR 97420
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Otolaryngology 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
- Ear infection
- Sinus infection
- Sleep apnea
- Tinnitus
- Tonsillitis
- Vertigo
Balance
- Ménière's disease
Ear and hearing
- Cholesteatoma
- Eustachian tube dysfunction
- Hearing loss
- Otosclerosis
- Perforated eardrum
- Swimmer's ear
Head, neck, and salivary
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Neck mass
- Parotid gland tumor
- Salivary gland infection
- Thyroid cancer
Nose and sinus
- Broken nose
- Deviated septum
- Loss or reduction of smell
- Nasal obstruction
- Nasal polyps
- Nosebleeds
- Seasonal allergies
Sleep and airway
- Snoring
Throat and voice
- Enlarged adenoids
- Globus sensation
- Hoarseness and voice change
- Laryngopharyngeal reflux
- Swallowing difficulties
- Vocal cord nodules
- Vocal cord paralysis
Cancer
- Laryngeal cancer
- Oral cavity cancer
- Skin cancer of the head and neck
Head & Neck
Throat & Voice
- Frequent Strep Throat
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Adenoidectomy
- Ear tube surgery
- Hearing test
- Sinus surgery
- Tonsillectomy
Office diagnosis
- Fine-needle aspiration of a neck mass
- Flexible laryngoscopy
- Nasal endoscopy
Cosmetic
- Earlobe Repair
Ear & Hearing
- Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid Surgery
- Eustachian Tube Balloon Dilation
Ear procedures
- Cochlear implant surgery
- Eardrum repair
- Earwax removal
- Mastoid surgery
- Stapes surgery
Head & Neck
- Neck Lump Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Removal
- Thyroid Nodule Biopsy
Head and neck surgery
- Neck lymph-node dissection
- Parathyroid surgery
- Parotid gland surgery
- Thyroid removal surgery
- Voice-box removal
Nose & Sinus
- Broken Nose Repair
Nose and sinus procedures
- Nasal cautery for nosebleeds
- Nasal-polyp removal
- Rhinoplasty
- Septoplasty
- Turbinate reduction
Sleep and airway
- Drug-induced sleep endoscopy
- Hypoglossal nerve stimulator implantation
- Uvulopalatopharyngoplasty
Throat & Voice
Throat, voice, and swallowing
- Esophageal dilation
- Microlaryngoscopy
- Vocal-fold injection
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,519 services · 1,710 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 31575 |
218 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope | Procedure | 31231 |
164 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Removal of impacted ear wax | Procedure | 69210 |
120 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Punch biopsy, first skin growth | Procedure | 11104 |
40 | More than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths | Procedure | 17003 |
37 | Less often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth | Procedure | 17000 |
37 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
| Biopsy of esophagus using a flexible endoscope through mouth | Procedure | 43202 |
30 | Too few peers to compare |
| Simple removal of skin debris and drainage of mastoid cavity | Procedure | 69220 |
27 | As often as other peers in Otolaryngology |
| Dilation of esophagus | Procedure | 43450 |
23 | Too few peers to compare |
| Reshaping of nasal cartilage | Procedure | 30520 |
21 | More often than most peers in Otolaryngology |
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 ENT doctors in Coos Bay 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 15 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in OR who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Shimotakahara's specialty?
Dr. Shimotakahara is an ENT doctor in Coos Bay, OR. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Otolaryngology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Shimotakahara?
Dr. Shimotakahara is listed at 1900 Woodland Dr, Coos Bay, OR 97420. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Shimotakahara?
The number on file is (541) 267-5151. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shimotakahara's NPI number?
Dr. Shimotakahara's National Provider Identifier is 1326024738. 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 Dr. Shimotakahara's medical education?
Dr. Shimotakahara attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shimotakahara been practicing?
Dr. Shimotakahara has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Shimotakahara known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shimotakahara performs procedures including diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope, diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope and removal of impacted ear wax; reads or performs imaging such as ct scan of face without contrast; provides treatments such as test to assess middle ear function and repositioning exercises of head for treatment of dizziness, each day, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shimotakahara confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shimotakahara. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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