Salwat Shami, M.D.
NPI 1053579094 · Internal Medicine Physician · Saint Louis, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Salwat Shami, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Saint Louis, MO (NPI 1053579094).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053579094
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2009018164 (MO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
160 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 43 | $75 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 26 | $4 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 | 22 | $3 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 21 | $10 |
| Complete Blood Cell Count (red Cells, White Blood Cell, Platelets), Automated Test and Automated Differential White Blood Cell Count85025 | 18 | $8 |
| Blood Test, Lipids (cholesterol and Triglycerides)80061 | 17 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 61 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 359 | 106 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 261 | 73 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 133 | 44 |
| Lisinopril | 133 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 124 | 37 |
| Metformin Hcl | 95 | 30 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$121 across 6 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
- 2008-05-27
- Last updated
- 2025-09-16
- Certified
- 2025-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Salwat Shami's NPI number?
- Salwat Shami's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053579094, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Salwat Shami's specialty?
- Salwat Shami is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Salwat Shami located?
- Salwat Shami's practice location on file with NPPES is 175 N Oaks Plz, Saint Louis, MO 63121-2925.
- What is Salwat Shami's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Salwat Shami is (314) 391-9777.
- Does Salwat Shami accept Medicare?
- Salwat Shami is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Salwat Shami's NPI active?
- Yes — Salwat Shami's NPI (1053579094) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.