Irene Shih, MD
Irene Shih is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Palo Alto, CA with over 32 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Irene Shih, MD practices as part of a group internist practice in Palo Alto, CA. She graduated from University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine in 1994 and has 32+ years of clinical experience. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 73% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
211 Quarry Rd Ste 203 Mc5993, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better91.2%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+8.4 pts)
Better than 73% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
114
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
126
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,198
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $87k
Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$100 received from industry
4 transactions reported in 2018 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Irene Shih's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1994
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
32 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine (Class of 1994)
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 184014
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Irene Shih
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Irene Shih for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Palo Alto required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Irene Shih
NPI records show Dr. Shih as active with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 325-6778.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Irene Shih
Practice Location
211 Quarry Rd Ste 203 Mc5993, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416
Mailing Address
211 Quarry Rd Ste 203 Mc5993, Palo Alto, CA 94304-1416
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