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Dr. George Shih, MD

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Specializes in: Diagnostic Radiology

Duke University School of Medicine (1997 - 2000)

Professional interests include: liver disease, vascular ultrasound, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and more.

525 E 68th Street Box 141
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-2561

Dr. George Shih, MD is a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY specializing in diagnostic radiology. He graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. George Shih, MD is affiliated with NewYork-Presbyterian and Weill Cornell Medicine.

Office Locations

1283 York Avenue, 520 East 70th Street 7th Floor, Ground Floor
New York, NY 10021

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NewYork-Presbyterian

1305 York Avenue 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-6000

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2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10024

(212) 746-6000

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416 East 55th Street
New York, NY 10022

(212) 746-6000

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425 East 61st Street 9th Floor
New York, NY 10065

(212) 746-6000

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425 East 61st Street, 53 Beekman Street 9th Floor, Ground Level
New York, NY 10038

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504 West 35th Street, 2315 Broadway 4th Floor
New York, NY 10001

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520 East 70th Street, 1305 York Avenue Room F-039, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10021

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525 E 68th Street Box 141
New York, NY 10021

(212) 746-2561

(212) 746-2674

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53 Beekman Street Ground Level
New York, NY 10038

(212) 746-6000

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Some issues Dr. George Shih, MD can help you with:

Abdominal Ultrasound

Abdominal ultrasound is an exam that takes a picture of the organs and blood vessels inside the abdomen. It is a simple and useful way to investigate suspected illness. An abdominal ultrasound can provide information about the abdominal organs, including:

Kidneys
Liver
Pancrea
Gallbladder
Spleen
Blood vessels that supply these organs

Ultrasound is a non-invasive imaging technique that uses sound waves to take pictures of the inside of the body. It is painless and does not use radiation. During an abdominal ultrasound, a gel that helps transmit the sound waves is applied to the skin. Then a wand is moved over the skin, sending sound waves through the abdomen and producing a picture on the computer screen.

An abdominal ultrasound can identify tumors, infections, problems with blood flow, fluid buildup, or trauma to the organs of the upper abdomen. It is often used to identify the cause of abdominal pain, swelling, or decreased liver function. If gallstones or kidney stones are suspected, an ultrasound can detect them and see how large they are.

Vascular Ultrasound

Vascular ultrasound is an imaging test that uses ultrasound to take pictures of veins and arteries. Some kinds of vascular ultrasound can also see how the blood is flowing through them. Ultrasound is sonar technology, similar to what bats use to fly. It uses the echoes of high-frequency sound waves to create a picture of what's going on inside someone's body.

A vascular ultrasound can be used to:

locate blockages and blood clots
monitor blood flow after a procedure such as a stent or bypass
examine or check for an enlarged artery (aneurysm)
examine varicose veins
aid in the specific placement of needles and catheters

The procedure for a vascular ultrasound is very simple. Patients will lie on a table and expose the part of their body that needs to be examined. A clear gel will be applied to the skin so that no air will get in the way of the sound waves. A wand called a transducer will be moved over the skin, and grey swirled images of patients' veins and arteries will appear on a screen over a computer. There are no needles, and although there might be a bit of pressure at some points, it doesn't hurt. The procedure usually takes about 30 minutes.

In The News

“This work requires people "who have a medical background, and the relevant knowledge in anatomy and pathology," said Dr. George Shih, a radiologist at Weill Cornell Medicine and...”—"A.I. Is Learning From Humans. Many Humans. (Published 2019)", New York Times, August 2019

“"You have go to multiple places," said Dr. George Shih, associate professor of clinical radiology at Weill Cornell Medical Center and co-founder of MD.ai, a company that helps researchers label...”—"A.I. Shows Promise Assisting Physicians (Published 2019)", New York Times, February 2019

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Shih, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY during 2013 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, vascular procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Shih, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	574
CT scan	296
gastrointestinal procedures	24
neck imaging	13
pelvic imaging	237
thoracic (chest) imaging	90
ultrasound (sonogram)	645
vascular procedures	345
X-rays	105

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD.

**Gender**
Male	532
Female	516

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	738
Black	128
Hispanic	100
Asian	47
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	313
85 and over	225
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Shih, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	73
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	45
Dementia	24
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Shih, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY during 2014 were abdominal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram), CT scan and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Shih, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	530
CT scan	314
gastrointestinal procedures	16
pelvic imaging	242
thoracic (chest) imaging	72
ultrasound (sonogram)	511
vascular procedures	286
X-rays	81

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD.

**Gender**
Male	497
Female	510

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	693
Black	118
Hispanic	110
Asian	56
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	338
From 75 to 84	295
85 and over	220
Less than 65	154

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Shih, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, ischemic heart disease, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	64
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	29
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	44
Dementia	20
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Shih, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY during 2015 were abdominal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram), CT scan and vascular procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Shih, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	423
CT scan	253
gastrointestinal procedures	13
neck imaging	12
pelvic imaging	203
thoracic (chest) imaging	145
ultrasound (sonogram)	413
vascular procedures	245
X-rays	175

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD.

**Gender**
Male	868
Female	984

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1302
Black	234
Hispanic	172
Asian	82
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	612
From 75 to 84	600
85 and over	354
Less than 65	286

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Shih, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	18
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Shih, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY during 2016 were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, vascular procedures and CT scan.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Shih, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	392
CT scan	171
neck imaging	15
pelvic imaging	171
ultrasound (sonogram)	419
vascular procedures	234
X-rays	78

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD.

**Gender**
Male	405
Female	422

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	108
Hispanic	92
Asian	46
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	262
From 75 to 84	268
85 and over	141
Less than 65	156

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Shih, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	25
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	23
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	44
Dementia	28
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Shih, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY during 2017 were abdominal imaging, ultrasound (sonogram), CT scan and pelvic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Shih, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal imaging	55
CT scan	30
pelvic imaging	30
ultrasound (sonogram)	36
vascular procedures	11

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	122
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	59
From 75 to 84	37
85 and over	32
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Shih, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	38
Chronic Kidney Disease	65
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	42
Dementia	28
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2017

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Shih, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Shih, MD treated as a diagnostic radiologist in New York, NY were ultrasound (sonogram), abdominal imaging, vascular procedures and CT scan.

abdominal imaging	394
CT scan	212
gastrointestinal procedures	17
neck imaging	13
pelvic imaging	176
thoracic (chest) imaging	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	404
vascular procedures	224
X-rays	109

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2017

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	503

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	120
Asian / Pacific Islander	46
Non-Hispanic White	681
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	94
Other	12

**Age**
75 to 84	302
85 and over	194
Less than 65	163
65 to 74	318

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Shih, MD From 2013 - 2017

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Shih, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	17
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	44
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Atrial Fibrillation	24
Cancer	23
Dementia	23

Education & Training

Dr. George Shih, MD graduated from Duke University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the Radiology and has a state license in New York.

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Board Certification: Radiology

Licensed In: New York

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Shih, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

NewYork-Presbyterian

Weill Cornell Medicine

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. George Shih, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Group Health Incorporated (GHI), Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP), EmblemHealth, WellCare, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare Empire Plan, Aetna, United Healthcare Compass, Affinity Health Plan, United Healthcare, Oxford Health Plans, Medicare, Medicaid, Cigna, Fidelis Care, Healthfirst, Anthem, Aetna - NYP, Mediblue (Senior), EPO, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan, VNSNY CHOICE, EPO/POS, WorldWide Medical, Aetna-NYP, Liberty, HMO, Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan, Amida Care, Blue Access, Blue Connection, Rockefeller University - Trustmark, PPO, CBP, Community Plan, Freedom, Metro/Core/Charter and CHP.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. George Shih, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Group Health Incorporated (GHI)

Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP)

EmblemHealth

WellCare

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare Empire Plan

Aetna

United Healthcare Compass

Affinity Health Plan

United Healthcare

Oxford Health Plans

Medicare

Medicaid

Cigna

Fidelis Care

Healthfirst

Anthem

Aetna - NYP

Mediblue (Senior)

EPO

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan

VNSNY CHOICE

EPO/POS

WorldWide Medical

Aetna-NYP

Liberty

HMO

Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan

Amida Care

Blue Access

Blue Connection

Rockefeller University - Trustmark

PPO

CBP

Community Plan

Freedom

Metro/Core/Charter

CHP

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Shih, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
FUJIFILM Corporation	$5,267 Medical Image Processing and Analysis Software $16	$5,251
FUJIFILM Medical Systems USA, Inc.	$2,632 Synapse Other (MI) $191	$2,440
Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc.	$16 syngo.via $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$3,208
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,500
Education	$1,175
Food and Beverage	$32

Biography

Dr. George Shih is a specialist in diagnostic radiology. He works in New York, NY. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shih include abdominal CT scan, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), and abdominal ultrasound. United Healthcare Compass, Anthem, and Health Insurance Plan of New York (HIP) seem to be the insurance carriers that Dr. Shih accepts. After completing medical school at Duke University School of Medicine, he performed his residency at Columbia University Medical Center and St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center. He is professionally affiliated with Weill Cornell Medicine. According to Weill Cornell Medicine, new patients are welcome to contact his office in New York, NY.