Dr. Kristin A Shimano

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 21+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Kristin A Shimano, MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Pleasanton, California. She attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003, having over 21 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Ucsf Medical Center. Dr. Kristin A Shimano also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Ucsf Pediatric Associates. Dr. Kristin A Shimano accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Contact Dr. Kristin A Shimano at 5555 W Las Positas Blvd to request Dr. Kristin A Shimano the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588-4000


Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Kristin A Shimano
Former Name Kristin L Ammon
Gender Female
PECOS ID 2062415417
Sole Proprietor No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Pediatric Medicine

Experience

  • Over 21 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Kristin A Shimano attended and graduated from Harvard Medical School in 2003.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1831117571
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2006
  • NPPES Last Update: Thursday, December 1, 2011

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Kristin A Shimano

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Kristin A Shimano has been primarily specialized in Pediatrics for over 21 years of experience.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Pediatrics
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    Pediatrics
    A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.


Affiliated Hospitals



Medical Group Practice

  • Ucsf Pediatric Associates


Practice Locations

5555 W Las Positas Blvd
Pleasanton, CA 94588-4000
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, February 6, 2015, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Thursday, December 1, 2011. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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