John Shangkyun Shin, M.D.
John Shangkyun Shin is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialist based in Sanford, NC with over 35 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
John Shangkyun Shin, M.D. runs an independent child & adolescent psychiatry specialist practice in Sanford, NC. With 35+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Sanford area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include depression, anxiety, and mood disorders (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 89% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1227dNPPES updated 2023-01-13 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
319 Court Sq, Sanford, NC 27330-5658
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better94.3%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.5 pts)
Better than 89% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
43
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
81
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,118
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $102k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
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 Depression, Anxiety Disorders, and Mood Disorders.
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+43%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+16%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-14%) — less common here
Patterns of thinking and behavior that differ significantly from social expectations
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 12, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
35 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is a subspecialty of psychiatry with additional skills and training in the diagnosis and treatment of developmental, behavioral, emotional, and mental disorders of childhood and adolescence.
Taxonomy: 2084P0804X
Virtual Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Care With John Shangkyun Shin
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with John Shangkyun Shin for depression management, anxiety counseling, mood disorder follow-ups — no travel to Sanford 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 John Shangkyun Shin
Dr. Shin is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Sanford, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (919) 292-1464.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact John Shangkyun Shin
Practice Location
319 Court Sq, Sanford, NC 27330-5658
Mailing Address
319 Court Sq, Sanford, NC 27330-5658
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