Joseph Ben Shrager, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Also practices: GENERAL SURGERY
Joseph Ben Shrager, MD has been part of the Palo Alto medical community since 2006 in group practice. He graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988 and has 38+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, cancer, and hypertension (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 76.5/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Federal MIPS score higher than 30% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 739dNPPES updated 2024-04-27 · verify on CMS
How Does This Doctor Compare?
MIPS Score
202376.5/100
California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-7.1 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Medicare Patients
209
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
18
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
48
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2k
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, Cancer, and Hypertension.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Diseases involving abnormal cell growth with potential to spread to other body parts
US avg: 20.8%↑ More patients than average (+51%) — 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 (-1%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-12%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$3.0k received from industry
5 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate 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 2024, attributed to Joseph Ben Shrager's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1988
Harvard Medical School
Board certified · Apr 26, 2024
CMS-verified certification date
38 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
Taxonomy: 208G00000X
Education & Training
Harvard Medical School (Class of 1988)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 200034
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Joseph Ben Shrager
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Joseph Ben Shrager for cholesterol management, follow-up consultations, blood pressure monitoring — 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 Joseph Ben Shrager
Dr. Shrager is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Palo Alto, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (650) 723-4000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
Mailing Address
300 Pasteur Dr, Palo Alto, CA 94304-2203
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