2026 NPPES data Epilepsy Physician NPI 1790774156 M.D.
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JERRY SHIH, M.D.

Epilepsy Physician in SAN DIEGO, California. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
456
Medicare Part D claims · 41 beneficiaries · Epilepsy Physician avg: 878
Generic prescribing
84%
generic claims · 16% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$844.87
7 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: JERRY SHIH, M.D. is a Epilepsy Physician ([object Object]) practicing in SAN DIEGO, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 456 claims across 41 beneficiaries — 16% brand-name prescribing . Industry payments of $844.87 across 7 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: JERRY SHIH, M.D. filed 456 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across SAN DIEGO, California. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

JERRY SHIH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

JERRY SHIH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 10/18/2005

NPI 1790774156

Primary specialty

Epilepsy Physician

Rare

354 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

456 48% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 878

Specialty distribution in California

How Epilepsy Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Epilepsy Physician share within California

1. Epilepsy Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Epilepsy Physician share within California

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Epilepsy Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Epilepsy Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Epilepsy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Epilepsy Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

JERRY SHIH, M.D. is a Epilepsy Physician provider practicing in SAN DIEGO, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1790774156. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

JERRY SHIH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Epilepsy Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103, with a listed phone of (800) 926-8273. NPI 1790774156 was issued on 10/18/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHIH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 456 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 41 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $201K in drug spend, split 16% brand-name and 84% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Epilepsy Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 354 enrolled providers across 42 states and an average of 878 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

200 W ARBOR DR
SAN DIEGO, CA 92103

Provider Details

NPI 1790774156
Specialty Epilepsy Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 10/18/2005

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where JERRY SHIH, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA
SAN DIEGO, CA

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for JERRY SHIH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$845

Largest payer

UCB, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — California MBC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to JERRY SHIH, M.D.. To verify JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

JERRY SHIH, M.D. — brand share 16.0%
Specialty average (est.)

16% brand-name claims vs 84% generic, on 456 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

456
Total Claims
$201K
Total Drug Cost
41
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
721
Total Day Supply
20,941
Brand vs Generic
16% brand / 84% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$165K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
51.3 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.18
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male
Age Distribution
<65: 24, 65-74: 13, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Levetiracetam
78
Lamotrigine
61
Lacosamide
54
Clonazepam
48
Clobazam
29
Phenobarbital
18
Xcopri
Cenobamate
15
Briviact
Brivaracetam
14
Epidiolex
Cannabidiol (Cbd)
14
Felbamate
14

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Epilepsy Physician Overview

How JERRY SHIH, M.D. fits within the Epilepsy Physician landscape nationally.

354
Epilepsy Physician Providers in US
42
States with Epilepsy Physician
878
Avg Claims per Provider

JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s 456 claims are below the specialty average of 878.

Nearby Epilepsy Physician Providers in California

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in California, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHIH.

Compare Epilepsy Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s specialty?
JERRY SHIH, M.D. specializes in Epilepsy Physician and practices in SAN DIEGO, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does JERRY SHIH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, JERRY SHIH, M.D. wrote 456 Medicare Part D claims totaling $201K in drug costs for 41 beneficiaries.
Where is JERRY SHIH, M.D. located?
JERRY SHIH, M.D. is located at 200 W ARBOR DR, SAN DIEGO, CA, 92103. Phone: (800) 926-8273.
What is JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s NPI number?
JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790774156, issued on 10/18/2005.
Does JERRY SHIH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s prescribing is 16% brand-name and 84% generic drugs by claim count, with $165K in brand drug costs.
How many Epilepsy Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 354 Epilepsy Physician providers across 42 states in the US. The average Epilepsy Physician provider writes 878 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does JERRY SHIH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Levetiracetam, Lamotrigine, Lacosamide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does JERRY SHIH, M.D. accept Medicare?
JERRY SHIH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 456 Part D claims and 41 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s credentials?
JERRY SHIH, M.D.'s NPI is 1790774156 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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