Nirav Shah, M.D
NPI 1629289509 · Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician · Longmont, CO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nirav Shah, M.D is a Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician provider in Longmont, CO (NPI 1629289509).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1629289509
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- DR0049986 (CO)
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
1,667 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 332 | $91 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 298 | $76 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 220 | $42 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 213 | $129 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 172 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 111 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 146 | 125 |
| Amoxicillin | 73 | 41 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 28 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 16 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 13 | 12 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 12 | — |
| Methylprednisolone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$227 across 7 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
- 2007-05-24
- Last updated
- 2021-06-11
- Certified
- 2021-06-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nirav Shah's NPI number?
- Nirav Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629289509, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nirav Shah's specialty?
- Nirav Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Orthopaedic Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nirav Shah located?
- Nirav Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 1610 Dry Creek Dr, Longmont, CO 80503-6405.
- What is Nirav Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nirav Shah is (303) 772-1600.
- Does Nirav Shah accept Medicare?
- Nirav Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nirav Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Nirav Shah's NPI (1629289509) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.