Varun Shah
NPI 1538573480 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Knoxville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Varun Shah is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Knoxville, TN (NPI 1538573480).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538573480
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 62345 (TN)
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
12 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
1,425 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 124 | $158 |
| 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 | 114 | $15 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 98 | $193 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 97 | $113 |
| Computer-Assisted Image-Guided Navigation of Lung Airways Using an Endoscope31627 | 88 | $87 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 101 | 52 |
| Tiotropium Br/Olodaterol Hclbrand: Stiolto Respimat | 93 | 36 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 79 | 28 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 60 | 19 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 44 | 15 |
| Umeclidinium Brm/Vilanterol Trbrand: Anoro Ellipta | 39 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$21,130 across 130 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
- 2014-06-19
- Last updated
- 2025-02-19
- Certified
- 2025-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Varun Shah's NPI number?
- Varun Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538573480, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Varun Shah's specialty?
- Varun Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Varun Shah located?
- Varun Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 6473 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919-4832.
- What is Varun Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Varun Shah is (865) 588-8831.
- Does Varun Shah accept Medicare?
- Varun Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Varun Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Varun Shah's NPI (1538573480) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.