Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.
NPI 1609037449 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) · Birmingham, AL
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. is a Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1609037449).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609037449
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)Dental Providers
- Credential
- M.D., D.M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 26541 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Dental Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 369 | 340 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 266 | 251 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 187 | 172 |
| Amoxicillin | 161 | 154 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 138 | 126 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 108 | 100 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$298 across 5 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
- 2008-06-24
- Last updated
- 2008-06-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rakesh Shah's NPI number?
- Rakesh Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609037449, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rakesh Shah's specialty?
- Rakesh Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) (Dental Providers).
- Where is Rakesh Shah located?
- Rakesh Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 1919 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35294-0001.
- What is Rakesh Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rakesh Shah is (205) 934-5334.
- Is Rakesh Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Rakesh Shah's NPI (1609037449) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.