Barry Shefa, MD
NPI 1710194220 · Hospitalist Physician · Tyler, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Barry Shefa, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Tyler, TX (NPI 1710194220).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710194220
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- M5925 (TX)
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
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
1,168 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 541 | $113 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 293 | $75 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 251 | $109 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 83 | $202 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$202 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 38 | 29 |
| Cefuroxime Axetilbrand: Cefuroxime | 37 | 37 |
| Carvedilol | 31 | 20 |
| Prednisone | 29 | 29 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 28 | 13 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 25 | 17 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$140 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
- 2007-05-16
- Last updated
- 2008-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Barry Shefa's NPI number?
- Barry Shefa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710194220, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Barry Shefa's specialty?
- Barry Shefa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Barry Shefa located?
- Barry Shefa's practice location on file with NPPES is 912 S Fleishel Ave, Tyler, TX 75701-2018.
- What is Barry Shefa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Barry Shefa is (903) 592-6901.
- Does Barry Shefa accept Medicare?
- Barry Shefa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Barry Shefa's NPI active?
- Yes — Barry Shefa's NPI (1710194220) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.