Shamsuddin Khwaja, M.D.
NPI 1679570527 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shamsuddin Khwaja, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1679570527).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1679570527
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- A85907 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
20 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
846 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 | 111 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 107 | $161 |
| Review By Radiologist of Additional Artery Image75774 | 95 | $42 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 73 | $1,537 |
| Ct Scan of Heart With Evaluation of Blood Vessel Calcium75571 | 68 | $26 |
| Review By Radiologist of Breast Artery of Breast Image75756 | 58 | $50 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 90 | 40 |
| Furosemide | 58 | 30 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 33 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 31 | — |
| Warfarin Sodium | 29 | — |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 28 | 12 |
| Amiodarone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$39,517 across 34 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
- 2005-07-07
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shamsuddin Khwaja's NPI number?
- Shamsuddin Khwaja's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1679570527, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shamsuddin Khwaja's specialty?
- Shamsuddin Khwaja is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shamsuddin Khwaja located?
- Shamsuddin Khwaja's practice location on file with NPPES is 1201 E Herndon Ave, Fresno, CA 93720-3238.
- What is Shamsuddin Khwaja's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shamsuddin Khwaja is (559) 435-3740.
- Does Shamsuddin Khwaja accept Medicare?
- Shamsuddin Khwaja is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shamsuddin Khwaja's NPI active?
- Yes — Shamsuddin Khwaja's NPI (1679570527) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.