Shaf Holden, MD
NPI 1518161397 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Huntsville, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiac Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shaf Holden, MD is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Huntsville, AL (NPI 1518161397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518161397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 25025 (AL)
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
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
347 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 55 | $199 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 50 | $116 |
| Ultrasound of Chest Aorta During Surgery76984 | 40 | $28 |
| Replacement of Aortic Valve Through the Skin and Femoral Artery33361 | 27 | $655 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 26 | $1,473 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 26 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 105 | 50 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 52 | 50 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 34 | 16 |
| Potassium Chloride | 33 | 30 |
| Furosemide | 31 | 29 |
| Amiodarone Hcl | 30 | 21 |
| Apixaban |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$5,330 across 52 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
- 2007-06-13
- Last updated
- 2015-02-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shaf Holden's NPI number?
- Shaf Holden's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518161397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shaf Holden's specialty?
- Shaf Holden is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shaf Holden located?
- Shaf Holden's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 Sivley Rd Sw, Huntsville, AL 35801-5134.
- What is Shaf Holden's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shaf Holden is (256) 265-0255.
- Does Shaf Holden accept Medicare?
- Shaf Holden is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shaf Holden's NPI active?
- Yes — Shaf Holden's NPI (1518161397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-02-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.