Amit Shah, MD
NPI 1629172051 · Internal Medicine Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amit Shah, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1629172051).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629172051
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A81173 (CA)
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
19 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
1,750 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 | 931 | $125 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 286 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 105 | $176 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 MinutesG0447 | 104 | $24 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 59 | $33 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 48 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 170 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 1,127 | 312 |
| Losartan Potassium | 756 | 208 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 670 | 170 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 637 | 185 |
| Lisinopril | 413 | 116 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 408 | 167 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$977 across 49 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
- 2006-09-07
- Last updated
- 2026-01-09
- Certified
- 2026-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amit Shah's NPI number?
- Amit Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629172051, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amit Shah's specialty?
- Amit Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amit Shah located?
- Amit Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 4580 California Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93309-1104.
- What is Amit Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amit Shah is (661) 327-4411.
- Does Amit Shah accept Medicare?
- Amit Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amit Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Amit Shah's NPI (1629172051) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.