Bindesh Shah, MD
NPI 1659459220 · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · La Habra, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Bindesh Shah, MD is a Orthopaedic Surgery Physician provider in La Habra, CA (NPI 1659459220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659459220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A87556 (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
705 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 | 160 | $99 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 152 | $138 |
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid From Large Joint20610 | 82 | $69 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 3 Views73562 | 79 | $45 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 | 51 | $54 |
| X-Ray of Hip, 2-3 Views73502 | 44 | $50 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Meloxicam | 166 | 87 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 82 | 50 |
| Amoxicillin | 65 | 40 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 60 | 39 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 59 | 31 |
| Methocarbamol | 41 | 28 |
| Celecoxib | 31 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$153 across 3 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
- 2006-11-01
- Last updated
- 2007-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Bindesh Shah's NPI number?
- Bindesh Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659459220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Bindesh Shah's specialty?
- Bindesh Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Bindesh Shah located?
- Bindesh Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 1400 S Harbor Blvd, La Habra, CA 90631-7577.
- What is Bindesh Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Bindesh Shah is (714) 879-3400.
- Does Bindesh Shah accept Medicare?
- Bindesh Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Bindesh Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Bindesh Shah's NPI (1659459220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.