Shahnaz Begum, MD
NPI 1710161070 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Frisco, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shahnaz Begum, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Frisco, TX (NPI 1710161070).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710161070
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P0956 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
18 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
550 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 | 242 | $122 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 85 | $13 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 71 | $178 |
| Technetium Tc-99m Tetrofosmin, Diagnostic, Per Study DoseA9502 | 51 | $75 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician93015 | 32 | $58 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 92 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 77 | 27 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 22 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 57 | 19 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 44 | 16 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 42 | 22 |
| Losartan Potassium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$16 across 1 record (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
- 2007-12-21
- Last updated
- 2017-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shahnaz Begum's NPI number?
- Shahnaz Begum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710161070, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shahnaz Begum's specialty?
- Shahnaz Begum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shahnaz Begum located?
- Shahnaz Begum's practice location on file with NPPES is 14688 State Highway 121 Ste 120, Frisco, TX 75035-4661.
- What is Shahnaz Begum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shahnaz Begum is (469) 910-5558.
- Does Shahnaz Begum accept Medicare?
- Shahnaz Begum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shahnaz Begum's NPI active?
- Yes — Shahnaz Begum's NPI (1710161070) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.