Husam Shitia, M.D.
NPI 1972604528 · Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Cheshire, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Husam Shitia, M.D. is a Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Cheshire, CT (NPI 1972604528).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972604528
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 034996 (CT)
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
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
365 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 174 | $95 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 39 | $135 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 36 | $9 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Influenza Virus87804 | 36 | $16 |
| Administration of Influenza Virus VaccineG0008 | 33 | $34 |
| Detection Test By Immunoassay With Direct Visual Observation for Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (covid-19)87811 | 22 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 204 | 55 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 128 | 33 |
| Metformin Hclbrand: Metformin Hcl Er | 98 | 28 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 92 | 24 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 89 | 28 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 84 | 23 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,961 across 79 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
- 2006-09-26
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Husam Shitia's NPI number?
- Husam Shitia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972604528, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Husam Shitia's specialty?
- Husam Shitia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Adolescent Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Husam Shitia located?
- Husam Shitia's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 Highland Ave, Cheshire, CT 06410-2562.
- What is Husam Shitia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Husam Shitia is (203) 271-3132.
- Does Husam Shitia accept Medicare?
- Husam Shitia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Husam Shitia's NPI active?
- Yes — Husam Shitia's NPI (1972604528) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.