Dr. Andrew Shirk, DO
Anesthesiology
20+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
5 locations
Mercy Health-st Rita's Medical Center
730 West Market Street, Lima, Ohio, 45801
(419) 227-3361
Anesthesia Associates Of Lima Inc
730 W Market St, Lima, Ohio, 45801
(419) 277-3361
Orthopaedic Institute Of Ohio, Inc.
730 W Market St, Lima, Ohio, 45801
(419) 222-6622
Midwest Hospitalist Physicians Llp
1001 Bellefontaine Ave, Lima, Ohio, 45804
(419) 228-3335
Mercy Health Physicians Lima Specialty Care Llc
730 W Market St, Lima, Ohio, 45801
(419) 226-4310
About Dr. Andrew Shirk
Andrew Shirk, DO is a healthcare provider practicing in Lima, OH.
Specialty Definition
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.
27
Years Experience
5
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
AnesthesiologyCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Ohio State University College Of Medicine
Class of 1999
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 34007646S | Anesthesiology |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Andrew Shirk
With 20 years of practice, Dr. Andrew Shirk is an established anesthesiology provider, DO, after earning their medical degree at Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1999. Dr. currently practices across 5 facilities, including Mercy Health-st Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407864325, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Andrew Shirk as a lower-volume anesthesiology provider, treating approximately 342 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 376 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Andrew Shirk received $15 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$15
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Anesthesiology Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 45801
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Andrew Shirk
What does Dr. Andrew Shirk specialize in?
Dr. Andrew Shirk specializes in Anesthesiology.
Where does Dr. Andrew Shirk practice?
Dr. Andrew Shirk practices at Mercy Health-st Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio. Dr. is also affiliated with 4 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Dr. Andrew Shirk accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Andrew Shirk accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 342 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Andrew Shirk's NPI number?
Dr. Andrew Shirk's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1407864325. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Andrew Shirk been practicing?
Dr. Andrew Shirk has approximately 20 years of practice experience, having graduated from Ohio State University College Of Medicine in 1999.