Samir Shah, M.D.
NPI 1437217841 · Nephrology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1437217841
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A95141 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 28 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 104 | 37 |
| Furosemide | 103 | 43 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 91 | 36 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 76 | 40 |
| Calcitriol | 73 | 31 |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 70 | 29 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 70 | 26 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2021-12-01
- Certified
- 2021-12-01
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.