Kumudchandra Shah, MD
NPI 1922173277 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Gadsden, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kumudchandra Shah, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Gadsden, AL (NPI 1922173277).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1922173277
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 10614 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
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 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
2,490 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 35 Minutes99232 | 1,165 | $69 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 442 | $79 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 238 | $151 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 162 | $33 |
| X-Ray of Chest, 1 View71045 | 101 | $21 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 93 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 115 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 485 | 97 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 392 | 112 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 278 | 107 |
| Fluticasone/Vilanterolbrand: Breo Ellipta | 248 | 49 |
| Prednisone | 182 | 101 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 144 | 41 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 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
- 2006-11-22
- Last updated
- 2013-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kumudchandra Shah's NPI number?
- Kumudchandra Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1922173277, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kumudchandra Shah's specialty?
- Kumudchandra Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kumudchandra Shah located?
- Kumudchandra Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 1401 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 35903.
- What is Kumudchandra Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kumudchandra Shah is (256) 547-4931.
- Does Kumudchandra Shah accept Medicare?
- Kumudchandra Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kumudchandra Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Kumudchandra Shah's NPI (1922173277) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.