Nirmala Shah, M.D.
NPI 1215930128 · Internal Medicine Physician · Chicago, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirmala Shah, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Chicago, IL (NPI 1215930128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215930128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 036058416 (IL)
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
21 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
254 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 | 63 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 49 | $94 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 31 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 27 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 22 | $122 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 133 | 40 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 107 | 28 |
| Losartan Potassium | 97 | 31 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 75 | 23 |
| Metformin Hcl | 69 | 20 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 62 | 16 |
| Alendronate Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$72 across 3 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
- 2005-05-24
- Last updated
- 2024-10-29
- Certified
- 2024-10-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirmala Shah's NPI number?
- Nirmala Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215930128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirmala Shah's specialty?
- Nirmala Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirmala Shah located?
- Nirmala Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 6352 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659-1213.
- What is Nirmala Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirmala Shah is (773) 539-5100.
- Does Nirmala Shah accept Medicare?
- Nirmala Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirmala Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirmala Shah's NPI (1215930128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.