Shumei Kato, M.B.
18+
Years in Practice
Available
Telehealth
Practice Locations
3 locations
About Shumei Kato
Shumei Kato, M.B. is a healthcare provider practicing in Houston, TX.
Specialty Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
21
Years Experience
3
Locations
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Credentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
No education details on file.
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 45163 | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Shumei Kato
With 18 years of practice, Shumei Kato is an established healthcare provider, M.B.,. Shumei currently practices across 3 facilities, including Physicians Referral Service in Houston, Texas. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609025865, 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 Shumei Kato as a lower-volume healthcare provider, treating approximately 107 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 454 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 Shumei Kato received $42K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are in line with specialist-level consulting and speaker-program participation.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$42K
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.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Shumei Kato
Where does Shumei Kato practice?
Shumei Kato practices at Physicians Referral Service in Houston, Texas. Shumei is also affiliated with 2 additional facilities, listed below.
Does Shumei Kato accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Shumei Kato accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 107 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Shumei Kato's NPI number?
Shumei Kato's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609025865. 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 Shumei Kato been practicing?
Shumei Kato has approximately 18 years of practice experience.