Shashi Bellam, MD
NPI 1053338871 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Evanston, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shashi Bellam, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Evanston, IL (NPI 1053338871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053338871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 036102726 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,264 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 299 | $17 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 251 | $102 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 187 | $125 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 95 | $182 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 88 | $151 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 171 | 69 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 99 | 16 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 91 | 21 |
| Prednisone | 84 | 35 |
| Pirfenidone | 70 | — |
| Azithromycin | 66 | 19 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$2,419 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-07-16
- Last updated
- 2025-12-29
- Certified
- 2025-12-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shashi Bellam's NPI number?
- Shashi Bellam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053338871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shashi Bellam's specialty?
- Shashi Bellam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shashi Bellam located?
- Shashi Bellam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1000 Central St Ste 615, Evanston, IL 60201-1779.
- What is Shashi Bellam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shashi Bellam is (847) 570-2714.
- Does Shashi Bellam accept Medicare?
- Shashi Bellam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shashi Bellam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shashi Bellam's NPI (1053338871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-12-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.