Saurabh Shah, MD
NPI 1790717957 · Otolaryngology Physician · Escondido, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Otolaryngology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saurabh Shah, MD is a Otolaryngology Physician provider in Escondido, CA (NPI 1790717957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790717957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Otolaryngology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 30835651205 (UT)
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
1,564 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Test for Allergy Using Allergenic Extract95004 | 518 | $4 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 271 | $96 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Nasal Passages Using an Endoscope31231 | 267 | $210 |
| Removal of Impacted Ear Wax69210 | 114 | $43 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 107 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 105 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 188 | 89 |
| Mupirocin | 101 | 69 |
| Ipratropium Bromide | 79 | 39 |
| Amoxicillin | 69 | 50 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 40 | 38 |
| Prednisone | 25 | 16 |
| Azithromycin | 22 | 14 |
| Ofloxacin | 21 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$42 across 2 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
- 2006-07-07
- Last updated
- 2024-12-13
- Certified
- 2024-12-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saurabh Shah's NPI number?
- Saurabh Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790717957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saurabh Shah's specialty?
- Saurabh Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Otolaryngology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saurabh Shah located?
- Saurabh Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 225 E 2nd Ave, Escondido, CA 92025-4249.
- What is Saurabh Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saurabh Shah is (760) 291-6700.
- Does Saurabh Shah accept Medicare?
- Saurabh Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saurabh Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Saurabh Shah's NPI (1790717957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-12-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.