Viraj Shah
NPI 1962964932 · Rheumatology Physician · Pensacola, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Viraj Shah is a Rheumatology Physician provider in Pensacola, FL (NPI 1962964932).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1962964932
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Rheumatology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME163712 (FL)
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
7 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
154 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 62 | $141 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 56 | $16 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 36 | $179 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$179 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 42 | 24 |
| Prednisone | 37 | 25 |
| Methotrexate Sodiumbrand: Methotrexate | 30 | 13 |
| Celecoxib | 14 | 11 |
| Alendronate Sodium | 13 | 11 |
| Adalimumabbrand: Humira(cf) Pen | 11 | — |
| Colchicine | 11 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$600 across 26 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
- 2019-04-01
- Last updated
- 2026-02-10
- Certified
- 2026-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Viraj Shah's NPI number?
- Viraj Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962964932, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Viraj Shah's specialty?
- Viraj Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Rheumatology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Viraj Shah located?
- Viraj Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 125 Baptist Way Ste 4a, Pensacola, FL 32503-2274.
- What is Viraj Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Viraj Shah is (448) 227-6360.
- Does Viraj Shah accept Medicare?
- Viraj Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Viraj Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Viraj Shah's NPI (1962964932) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.