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Dr. Brian Shih, MD

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(Brian Shih, MD)

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Specializes in: Anesthesiology

Tulane University School of Medicine (1995)

Professional interests include: failed back surgery syndrome (FBSS), peripheral nerve block, spinal stenosis, and more.

3413 West Pacific Avenue Suite 100
Burbank, CA 91505

(818) 841-3936

Dr. Brian Shih, MD is an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA specializing in anesthesiology. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31 years of experience. Dr. Brian Shih, MD is affiliated with Providence and Facey Medical Group - Burbank Pacific Ave..

Office Locations

3413 West Pacific Avenue Suite 100
Burbank, CA 91505

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2023

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

trigger point injection

In 2023, Dr. Brian Shih, MD had a list price for trigger point injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within California. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

injections

nerve block injection

In 2012, Dr. Brian Shih, MD performed more injections, and nerve block injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within California.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2012 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	30
doctor visit	1396
injections	311
minimally invasive procedures	25
nerve block	246
nerve procedures	25
pain management	306
spinal procedures	246

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2013 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	30
doctor visit	1625
injections	391
minimally invasive procedures	22
nerve block	284
nerve procedures	22
pain management	383
spinal procedures	284

2013 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	158
Female	155

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	258
Black	0
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	21
Less than 65	128

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2014 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	26
doctor visit	1700
injections	361
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	271
nerve procedures	18
pain management	353
spinal procedures	271

2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	172
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	274
Black	15
Hispanic	29
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	132
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	20
Less than 65	132

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

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2015 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	16
doctor visit	1969
injections	404
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	319
nerve procedures	18
pain management	406
spinal procedures	319

2015 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	386
Female	344

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	592
Black	32
Hispanic	74
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	114
85 and over	36
Less than 65	276

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2016 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	15
doctor visit	2080
injections	427
minimally invasive procedures	23
nerve block	303
nerve procedures	23
pain management	435
spinal procedures	303

2016 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	168

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	15
Hispanic	37
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	60
85 and over	13
Less than 65	127

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

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	23
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2017 were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

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

aspiration	25
doctor visit	1957
injections	241
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	118
nerve procedures	15
pain management	231
spinal procedures	146

2017 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	236
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	14
Less than 65	79

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

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2018 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	21
doctor visit	1535
injections	180
minimally invasive procedures	15
nerve block	107
nerve procedures	15
pain management	174
spinal procedures	107

2018 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	23
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	13
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	21
Dementia	7
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2019 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

doctor visit	1044
injections	79
nerve block	52
pain management	79
spinal procedures	52

2019 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	67
Female	88

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	73
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	39

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2019

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	45
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2020 were injections, pain management, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

aspiration	21
doctor visit	1013
injections	155
nerve block	53
pain management	134
spinal procedures	53

2020 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	63
Female	82

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	117
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	23
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2021 were pain management, injections, nerve block and spinal procedures.

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

doctor visit	1109
injections	135
minimally invasive procedures	14
nerve block	64
nerve procedures	14
pain management	149
spinal procedures	64

2021 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	70
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA during 2022 were pain management, injections, spinal procedures and nerve block.

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

doctor visit	1249
injections	130
nerve block	50
pain management	130
spinal procedures	66

2022 Medicare Patient Data

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

**Gender**
Male	61
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	124
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	40
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2022

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Brian Shih, MD treated as an anesthesiologist in Burbank, CA were injections, pain management, spinal procedures and nerve block.

aspiration	23
doctor visit	1516
injections	255
minimally invasive procedures	18
nerve block	169
nerve procedures	18
pain management	252
spinal procedures	173

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

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

**Gender**
Male	134
Female	129

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	214
Hispanic	20
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	40
85 and over	10
Less than 65	81
65 to 74	116

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	11
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	5
Cancer	7
Dementia	4

Education & Training

Dr. Brian Shih, MD graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1995. He has a state license in California.

Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine (1995)

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Providence

Facey Medical Group - Burbank Pacific Ave.

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. Brian Shih, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Aetna HMO, Cigna PPO, Cigna HMO, Blue Shield of CA HMO, Multiplan PPO, Health Net - Medicare Advantage, Humana Medicare Advantage, HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Anthem Blue Cross PPO, Health Net PPO, Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross, Coventry/First Health PPO, US Family Health Plan - TriCare, Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO, Interplan PPO and CoventryFirst Health PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

Aetna PPO

Aetna HMO

Cigna PPO

Cigna HMO

Blue Shield of CA HMO

Multiplan PPO

Health Net - Medicare Advantage

Humana Medicare Advantage

HealthSmart (Interplan) PPO

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Anthem Blue Cross PPO

Health Net PPO

Vivity by Anthem Blue Cross

Coventry/First Health PPO

US Family Health Plan - TriCare

Health Net Cal MediConnect HMO

Interplan PPO

CoventryFirst Health PPO

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Nevro Corp.	$3,053 Senza $1,931	Omnia $1,018	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $105
Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$1,493 XTAMPZA $559	Xtampza ER $432	BELBUCA $382	Nucynta $81	XtampzaER $39
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$1,457 Relistor $1,363	LUCEMYRA $86	RELISTOR ORAL $9
IBSA Pharma Inc.	$1,240 Flector $596	Licart $348	TIROSINT $295
Egalet US Inc	$1,136 ARYMO ER $910	Sprix $211	oxaydo $15
Other	$11,017 ZOHYDRO ER $724	Morphabond ER $701	SUBSYS $642	BELBUCA $539	PROCLAIM $452	Other $7,960

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$18,524
Travel and Lodging	$714
Education	$158

Biography

Dr. Brian Shih practices anesthesiology. Areas of expertise for Dr. Shih include sympathetic nerve block, postherpetic neuralgia, and radiculopathy (nerve root disorder). He appears to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and HealthSmart, in addition to other insurance carriers. He is a graduate of Tulane University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Providence. Dr. Shih's practice in Burbank, CA is open to new patients as reported by Yext.

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2023

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

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2014 Medicare Patient Data

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

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

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

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

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2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2018

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2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2019

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2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2020

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2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2021

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD in 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Brian Shih, MD From 2012 - 2022

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Insurance Information

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General Payments

Biography

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