Soham Shah, M.D
NPI 1720493943 · Hospitalist Physician · Bakersfield, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Soham Shah, M.D is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Bakersfield, CA (NPI 1720493943).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720493943
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S0087 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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 tenure33% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$23,836 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 21214 Northwest FwyCypress, TX 77429-2105Phone: (832) 912-3500Fax: (714) 340-2504
- 13737 Noel Rd Ste 1600Dallas, TX 75240-1374Phone: (949) 385-3460Fax: (714) 340-2504
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-26
- Last updated
- 2025-11-30
- Certified
- 2025-11-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Soham Shah's NPI number?
- Soham Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720493943, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Soham Shah's specialty?
- Soham Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Soham Shah located?
- Soham Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 2215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301-3602.
- What is Soham Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Soham Shah is (661) 328-8904.
- Does Soham Shah accept Medicare?
- Soham Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Soham Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Soham Shah's NPI (1720493943) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.