Shehla Alavi, MD
NPI 1508838533 · Psychiatry Physician · Inver Grove Heights, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shehla Alavi, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Inver Grove Heights, MN (NPI 1508838533).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508838533
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- License
- 41131 (MN)
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
20 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
209 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 71 | $119 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 43 | $16 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 15 | $9 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$119 (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 · 52 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 311 | 69 |
| Olanzapine | 200 | 26 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 199 | 36 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 194 | 40 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 190 | 23 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 178 | 30 |
| Gabapentin | 176 | 39 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-03
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shehla Alavi's NPI number?
- Shehla Alavi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508838533, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shehla Alavi's specialty?
- Shehla Alavi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shehla Alavi located?
- Shehla Alavi's practice location on file with NPPES is 5625 Cenex Dr, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077-1724.
- What is Shehla Alavi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shehla Alavi is (651) 552-2600.
- Does Shehla Alavi accept Medicare?
- Shehla Alavi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shehla Alavi's NPI active?
- Yes — Shehla Alavi's NPI (1508838533) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.