Raj Shani, MD
NPI 1588855779 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Raj Shani, MD is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1588855779).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588855779
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P2786 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
513 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 | 176 | $127 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 97 | $45 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 68 | $70 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 66 | $169 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 53 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 193 | 81 |
| Naproxen | 145 | 53 |
| Celecoxib | 124 | 41 |
| Meloxicam | 111 | 49 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 100 | 47 |
| Ondansetronbrand: Ondansetron Odt | 62 | 54 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 38 | 31 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,726 across 18 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
- 2007-08-05
- Last updated
- 2022-07-28
- Certified
- 2022-07-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Raj Shani's NPI number?
- Raj Shani's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588855779, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Raj Shani's specialty?
- Raj Shani is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Raj Shani located?
- Raj Shani's practice location on file with NPPES is 10125 Katy Fwy Ste 100, Houston, TX 77024-1287.
- What is Raj Shani's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Raj Shani is (713) 486-1700.
- Does Raj Shani accept Medicare?
- Raj Shani is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Raj Shani's NPI active?
- Yes — Raj Shani's NPI (1588855779) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-07-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.