Kumar Shah, MD
NPI 1538351986 · Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Buffalo, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kumar Shah, MD is a Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Buffalo, NY (NPI 1538351986).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538351986
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 266107 (NY)
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
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
259 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 91 | $200 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 36 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 31 | $112 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 27 | $74 |
| Critical Care, Each Additional 30 Minutes99292 | 26 | $101 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 19 | $8 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 234 | 47 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 148 | 52 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 112 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 112 | 31 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 77 | 21 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 76 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$761 across 24 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 565 Abbott RdBuffalo, NY 14220-2095Phone: (716) 828-2006Fax: (716) 961-2104
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-09
- Last updated
- 2024-03-19
- Certified
- 2024-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kumar Shah's NPI number?
- Kumar Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538351986, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kumar Shah's specialty?
- Kumar Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kumar Shah located?
- Kumar Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is Elm and Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263.
- What is Kumar Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kumar Shah is (716) 845-2300.
- Does Kumar Shah accept Medicare?
- Kumar Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kumar Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Kumar Shah's NPI (1538351986) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.