Rijesh Shrestha, M.D.
NPI 1316261670 · Internal Medicine Physician · Tacoma, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rijesh Shrestha, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Tacoma, WA (NPI 1316261670).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316261670
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD60906627 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,727 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 50 Minutes99233 | 713 | $116 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 513 | $77 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 251 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 250 | $169 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$169 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 46 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 150 | 104 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 128 | 23 |
| Gabapentin | 93 | 42 |
| Furosemide | 90 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 82 | 45 |
| Lisinopril | 62 | 35 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-03-16
- Last updated
- 2025-03-10
- Certified
- 2025-03-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rijesh Shrestha's NPI number?
- Rijesh Shrestha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316261670, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rijesh Shrestha's specialty?
- Rijesh Shrestha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Rijesh Shrestha located?
- Rijesh Shrestha's practice location on file with NPPES is 815 S Vassault St, Tacoma, WA 98465-2008.
- What is Rijesh Shrestha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rijesh Shrestha is (253) 444-3320.
- Does Rijesh Shrestha accept Medicare?
- Rijesh Shrestha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rijesh Shrestha's NPI active?
- Yes — Rijesh Shrestha's NPI (1316261670) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-03-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.