Chintan Shah, MD
NPI 1942662770 · Neurology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chintan Shah, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1942662770).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942662770
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S5065 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
4 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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 51 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa | 1,085 | 216 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 447 | 109 |
| Gabapentin | 360 | 105 |
| Carbidopa/Levodopabrand: Carbidopa-Levodopa Er | 227 | 58 |
| Memantine Hcl | 220 | 47 |
| Primidone | 205 | 49 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 151 | 28 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$130 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
Additional practice locations (3)
- 15655 Cypress Wood Medical Dr Ste 100Houston, TX 77014-1487Phone: (713) 442-1700
- 13105 Wortham Center DrHouston, TX 77065-5611Phone: (713) 442-4000
- 106 Vision Park BlvdShenandoah, TX 77384-3000Phone: (713) 442-1800
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-22
- Last updated
- 2021-10-08
- Certified
- 2021-10-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chintan Shah's NPI number?
- Chintan Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942662770, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chintan Shah's specialty?
- Chintan Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chintan Shah located?
- Chintan Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 7200 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77030-4202.
- What is Chintan Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chintan Shah is (713) 798-6151.
- Does Chintan Shah accept Medicare?
- Chintan Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chintan Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Chintan Shah's NPI (1942662770) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-10-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.