Syed Shah, MD
NPI 1821034695 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Athens, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Shah, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Athens, TX (NPI 1821034695).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821034695
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- U6577 (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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,010 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 | 262 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 121 | $168 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 117 | $14 |
| Heart Muscle Strain Imaging93356 | 113 | $37 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 110 | $194 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 35 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Metoprolol Succinate | 389 | 136 |
| Spironolactone | 330 | 108 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 164 | 53 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 143 | 57 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 135 | 39 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 133 | 55 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$248 across 12 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 19436 Howell Dr Ste aWatertown, NY 13601-6923Phone: (315) 786-2000
- 830 Washington StWatertown, NY 13601-4099Phone: (315) 785-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-21
- Last updated
- 2025-10-28
- Certified
- 2025-10-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Shah's NPI number?
- Syed Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821034695, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Shah's specialty?
- Syed Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Shah located?
- Syed Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 2000 S Palestine St, Athens, TX 75751-5610.
- What is Syed Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Shah is (903) 676-5880.
- Does Syed Shah accept Medicare?
- Syed Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Shah's NPI (1821034695) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.