Minesh Shah, M.D.
NPI 1518960673 · Family Medicine Physician · Chatham, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Minesh Shah, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Chatham, VA (NPI 1518960673).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518960673
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101236035 (VA)
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
21 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
3,022 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 780 | $88 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 684 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 340 | $124 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 160 | $31 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 154 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 225 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,213 | 265 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 1,091 | 241 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 692 | 127 |
| Omeprazole | 607 | 150 |
| Metformin Hcl | 561 | 112 |
| Losartan Potassium | 561 | 124 |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$379 across 20 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
- 2005-05-23
- Last updated
- 2022-11-22
- Certified
- 2022-11-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Minesh Shah's NPI number?
- Minesh Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518960673, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Minesh Shah's specialty?
- Minesh Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Minesh Shah located?
- Minesh Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 13908 US Highway 29, Chatham, VA 24531-3669.
- What is Minesh Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Minesh Shah is (434) 432-0216.
- Does Minesh Shah accept Medicare?
- Minesh Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Minesh Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Minesh Shah's NPI (1518960673) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.