Saurin Shah, M.D
NPI 1902062698 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Walnut Creek, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Saurin Shah, M.D is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Walnut Creek, CA (NPI 1902062698).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902062698
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A105431 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
149 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 50 | $144 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 47 | $54 |
| Removal of Lymph Nodes of Chest Cavity Using an Endoscope32674 | 17 | $66 |
| Insertion of Indwelling Tube for Drainage of Lung Fluid32550 | 12 | $219 |
| Exam of Lung With Removal of Lung Lobe Using an Endoscope32663 | 12 | $436 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 11 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$379 across 5 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
- 2008-08-01
- Last updated
- 2025-02-27
- Certified
- 2025-02-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Saurin Shah's NPI number?
- Saurin Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902062698, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Saurin Shah's specialty?
- Saurin Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Saurin Shah located?
- Saurin Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 2637 Shadelands Dr, Walnut Creek, CA 94598-2512.
- What is Saurin Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Saurin Shah is (925) 932-6330.
- Does Saurin Shah accept Medicare?
- Saurin Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Saurin Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Saurin Shah's NPI (1902062698) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-02-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.