Viren Shah, MD
NPI 1306903265 · Internal Medicine Physician · Sugarland
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viren Shah, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Sugarland (NPI 1306903265).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1306903265
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2639 (TX)
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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,208 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 599 | $122 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 530 | $86 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 262 | $25 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 243 | $79 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 222 | $127 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 137 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 155 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 972 | 281 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 708 | 228 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 639 | 161 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 592 | 181 |
| Metformin Hcl | 528 | 153 |
| Losartan Potassium | 456 | 141 |
| Famotidine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,009 across 49 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
- 2007-01-02
- Last updated
- 2024-11-14
- Certified
- 2024-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viren Shah's NPI number?
- Viren Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306903265, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viren Shah's specialty?
- Viren Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viren Shah located?
- Viren Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 1235 Lakepoint Pkwy Suite 101, Sugarland, 77478.
- What is Viren Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viren Shah is (281) 980-2233.
- Does Viren Shah accept Medicare?
- Viren Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viren Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Viren Shah's NPI (1306903265) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.