2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1487230587 MD
Verify on CMS →

LIANGBO SHEN, MD

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in DURHAM, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

Federal data — no proprietary rating. PlainDoctor publishes the actual CMS NPPES and Medicare records — NPI registration, specialty, practice location, and prescribing data — without a composite score or editorial opinion on top. Every field traces to a federal source.
Prescribing volume
21
Medicare Part D claims · 11 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Industry payments
$1.1K
1 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: LIANGBO SHEN, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 21 claims across 11 beneficiaries . Industry payments of $1.1K across 1 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: LIANGBO SHEN, MD filed 21 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across DURHAM, North Carolina. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

LIANGBO SHEN, MD 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).

LIANGBO SHEN, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2021

NPI 1487230587

Primary specialty

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician

Niche

913 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

21 96% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 558

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within North Carolina

1. Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician share within North Carolina

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) 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).

LIANGBO SHEN, MD is a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider practicing in DURHAM, North Carolina, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1487230587. 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.

LIANGBO SHEN, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider holding MD credentials at 2351 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC, 27705, with a listed phone of (302) 290-7113. NPI 1487230587 was issued on 03/20/2021. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHEN 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 21 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 11 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $914 in drug spend. 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.

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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

2351 ERWIN RD
DURHAM, NC 27705

Provider Details

NPI 1487230587
Specialty Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/20/2021

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where LIANGBO SHEN, MD 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.

DUKE HEALTH INTEGRATED PRACTICE INC
DURHAM, NC

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 LIANGBO SHEN, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$1.1K

Largest payer

Boehringer Ingelheim International GmbH

Most common payment type

Consulting Fee

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.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

21
Total Claims
$914
Total Drug Cost
11
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
33
Total Day Supply
784
Generic Drug Cost
$223

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
68.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.94

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview

How LIANGBO SHEN, MD fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.

913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider

LIANGBO SHEN, MD's 21 claims are below the specialty average of 558.

Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHEN.

Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is LIANGBO SHEN, MD's specialty?
LIANGBO SHEN, MD specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in DURHAM, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does LIANGBO SHEN, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, LIANGBO SHEN, MD wrote 21 Medicare Part D claims totaling $914 in drug costs for 11 beneficiaries.
Where is LIANGBO SHEN, MD located?
LIANGBO SHEN, MD is located at 2351 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC, 27705. Phone: (302) 290-7113.
What is LIANGBO SHEN, MD's NPI number?
LIANGBO SHEN, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487230587, issued on 03/20/2021.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does LIANGBO SHEN, MD accept Medicare?
LIANGBO SHEN, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 21 Part D claims and 11 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify LIANGBO SHEN, MD's credentials?
LIANGBO SHEN, MD's NPI is 1487230587 with credentials MD. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology