Fawad Shuaib, MD
NPI 1609162767 · Nephrology Physician · Lexington, KY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nephrology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Fawad Shuaib, MD is a Nephrology Physician provider in Lexington, KY (NPI 1609162767).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609162767
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 125.058631 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
607 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 277 | $116 |
| 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 | $16 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $96 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 70 | $143 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 42 | $161 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 25 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carvedilol | 42 | 14 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 41 | — |
| Prednisone | 36 | 15 |
| Furosemide | 36 | 14 |
| Losartan Potassium | 32 | — |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 32 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 29 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$105 across 2 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 (3)
- 800 Rose StLexington, KY 40536-0293Phone: (859) 323-6047
- 1201 Pleasant Valley RdOwensboro, KY 42303Phone: (270) 417-4700Fax: (270) 417-4709
- 851 Locust StRogersville, TN 37857-2407Phone: (423) 272-2671Fax: (423) 921-7067
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-06-27
- Last updated
- 2023-05-25
- Certified
- 2023-05-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Fawad Shuaib's NPI number?
- Fawad Shuaib's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609162767, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Fawad Shuaib's specialty?
- Fawad Shuaib is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Fawad Shuaib located?
- Fawad Shuaib's practice location on file with NPPES is 740 S Limestone Ste J301, Lexington, KY 40536-0001.
- What is Fawad Shuaib's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Fawad Shuaib is (859) 323-1691.
- Does Fawad Shuaib accept Medicare?
- Fawad Shuaib is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Fawad Shuaib's NPI active?
- Yes — Fawad Shuaib's NPI (1609162767) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-05-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.