Syed Shah
NPI 1538115712 · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Allen, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Shah is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Allen, TX (NPI 1538115712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538115712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K8485 (TX)
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
20 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
448 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 267 | $121 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 142 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 39 | $123 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $9–$123 (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 · 96 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 233 | 91 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 149 | 68 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 148 | 64 |
| Losartan Potassium | 142 | 54 |
| Gabapentin | 140 | 61 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 136 | 50 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$138 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-26
- Last updated
- 2013-06-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Shah's NPI number?
- Syed Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538115712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Shah's specialty?
- Syed Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Shah located?
- Syed Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 600 W. Mcdermott, Allen, TX 75013-2700.
- What is Syed Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Shah is (972) 359-0000.
- Does Syed Shah accept Medicare?
- Syed Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Shah's NPI (1538115712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-06-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.