Susan Y. Shen, M.D.
Psychiatry Psychiatry & Neurology
Susan Y. Shen, M.D. has practiced psychiatry & neurology for 15+ years, working in independent practice. She has been in practice for 15+ years. She regularly sees Medicare patients with mood disorders, anxiety, and hypertension (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in California
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1238dNPPES updated 2022-12-14 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd Ste 376, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2867
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.5%
California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.7 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in CaliforniaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
129
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
146
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,411
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $241k
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 Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, and Hypertension.
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+30%) — 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 (-16%) — less common here
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+19%) — a focus area for this doctor
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-31%) — less common here
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder — lasting anxiety after experiencing a traumatic event
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$55 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·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 2024, attributed to Susan Y. Shen's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 13, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
15 years in practice
Experienced
Psychiatrists are physicians who diagnose and treat mental health conditions including depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD, and substance use disorders. They can prescribe medications and provide psychotherapy.
Taxonomy: 2084P0800X
Mailing address
5924 Stoneridge Dr Ste 210, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2887
Differs from practice location
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Susan Y. Shen
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Susan Y. Shen for mood disorder follow-ups, anxiety counseling, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Pleasanton 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 Susan Y. Shen
NPI records show Dr. Shen as active with telehealth listed in Pleasanton, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (925) 272-4100.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Susan Y. Shen
Practice Location
5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd Ste 376, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2867
Mailing Address
5924 Stoneridge Dr Ste 210, Pleasanton, CA 94588-2887
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