Active NPI 1013958362 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Sam Sheng Shay , MD

Anesthesiology • San Francisco, CA

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sam Shay, MD is a certified Anesthesiology practicing in San Francisco, CA. With approximately 47 years of clinical experience since graduating from New York University School Of Medicine in 1979, Dr. Shay delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 3700 CALIFORNIA ST.

Dr. Shay is affiliated with Pontine Incorporated and does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope, insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin, anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

3700 California St

San Francisco, CA 941181618

Telephone 4157190000

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Northern California Anesthesia Facility NPI 1871541649

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

New York University School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1979

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Anesthesiology in San Francisco, CA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

47 Yrs +28.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 18.7 Yrs

State Avg: 27.4 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

508 Specialists

Practicing in San Francisco, CA (7879 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

2.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

95.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Shay (47 Years) 47 Yrs

San Francisco Specialty Average (18.7 Years) 18.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2023)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	14	14	$3250.00	$139.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	23	23	$630.43	$47.73
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$2355.92	$195.93
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	12	12	$2220.25	$185.76

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	45	45	$2343.02	$192.41
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	43	43	$546.33	$48.92
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	17	17	$490.00	$35.13
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	15	15	$161.87	$15.47
00410 Anesthesia for procedure to correct abnormal heart rhythm	14	13	$2078.07	$163.30
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	13	13	$5976.00	$463.33
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	12	12	$4323.00	$380.24
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	11	11	$4640.45	$411.16

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	46	46	$2154.39	$184.38
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	39	38	$546.00	$48.58
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	28	28	$1885.29	$163.77
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	21	21	$316.00	$44.32
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	18	17	$3956.33	$353.79
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	14	14	$298.57	$36.00
01922 Anesthesia for x-ray or radiation therapy	14	14	$3165.86	$279.52
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	13	13	$6282.46	$502.89
01214 Anesthesia for total hip replacement	13	13	$4577.77	$415.79
00732 Anesthesia for procedure on gallbladder, pancreas, or liver using an endoscope	11	11	$3078.55	$260.03

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	53	53	$1883.94	$169.26
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	45	45	$2075.00	$187.75
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	39	38	$535.33	$49.31
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	35	35	$316.00	$44.14
00812 Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope	26	26	$1781.31	$136.46
00813 Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope	22	22	$2365.50	$217.60
00840 Anesthesia for procedure in lower abdominal cavity including use of an endoscope	15	15	$5013.20	$467.48
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	15	14	$5909.60	$557.35
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	13	$4194.69	$388.65
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	12	12	$222.00	$36.40
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$728.00	$94.59
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	11	11	$111.00	$16.20
00530 Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker	11	11	$3282.27	$305.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	61	61	$542.59	$48.14
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	41	41	$316.00	$43.44
00731 Anesthesia for procedure on esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using an endoscope	36	35	$2213.33	$198.34
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	21	20	$222.00	$36.29
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	19	18	$117.00	$15.90
00537 Anesthesia for procedure to assess heart electrical activity	18	18	$6169.67	$500.24
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter	17	16	$2178.00	$66.21
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	14	14	$4161.86	$382.38
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	13	12	$3984.00	$351.95
00811 Anesthesia for procedure on large bowel using an endoscope	13	13	$2183.54	$195.17
01480 Anesthesia for open procedure on bones of lower leg, ankle and foot	11	11	$2308.91	$209.97
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	11	11	$728.00	$110.45

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
00740 Anesthesia for procedure on gastrointestinal tract using an endoscope	54	54	$2278.63	$206.25
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin	48	48	$526.00	$53.86
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes	43	39	$357.86	$41.98
76942 Ultrasonic guidance imaging supervision and interpretation for insertion of needle	23	23	$215.39	$35.06
00810 Anesthesia for procedure on lower intestine using an endoscope	23	22	$2359.30	$213.38
00790 Anesthesia for procedure in upper abdomen including use of an endoscope	22	22	$4251.55	$391.75
36556 Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)	22	22	$707.64	$125.74
01402 Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement	22	22	$4002.73	$368.70
64448 Continuous infusion of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) through catheter	19	19	$2205.89	$74.75
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access	13	13	$106.00	$15.42

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Anesthesiology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207L00000X

State License CA G43703

An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

00G437030 (CA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Pontine Incorporated

39350 Civic Ctr Dr, Fremont, CA 945382384

Phone: 5104564600

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active July 11, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 11, 2007

Registered at 3700 CALIFORNIA ST, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941181618 (Tel: 4157190000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 11, 2007

Registered at PO BOX 39000, DEPT 33995, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 941390001 (Tel: 5033722740)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 11, 2007

Recorded as SAM SHAY, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 11, 2007

Anesthesiology (License #G43703 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 09, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1013958362

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: June 09, 2006

Last Update: July 11, 2007

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

Po Box 39000, Dept 33995

San Francisco, CA 941390001

Phone: 5033722740

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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