Waseem Shah, M.D.
NPI 1972659241 · Family Medicine Physician · Searcy, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Waseem Shah, M.D. is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Searcy, AR (NPI 1972659241).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972659241
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- E4113 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
758 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 454 | $161 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 168 | $193 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 96 | $109 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 21 | $7 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 19 | $76 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $7–$193 (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 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tramadol Hcl | 69 | 65 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 41 | 41 |
| Methocarbamol | 25 | 25 |
| Prednisone | 23 | 23 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 18 | 17 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 18 | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-01-26
- Last updated
- 2012-02-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Waseem Shah's NPI number?
- Waseem Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972659241, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Waseem Shah's specialty?
- Waseem Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Waseem Shah located?
- Waseem Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 610 Shepherd Way, Searcy, AR 72143.
- What is Waseem Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Waseem Shah is (501) 268-6831.
- Does Waseem Shah accept Medicare?
- Waseem Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Waseem Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Waseem Shah's NPI (1972659241) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-02-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.