Ghazala Shah
NPI 1972682862 · Surgery Physician · Oxon Hill, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ghazala Shah is a Surgery Physician provider in Oxon Hill, MD (NPI 1972682862).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972682862
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- D0050980 (MD)
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
2,071 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 632 | $135 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 255 | $20 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 245 | $137 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 243 | $85 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 241 | $20 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 202 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 65 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 269 | 81 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 175 | 57 |
| Pravastatin Sodium | 154 | 47 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 130 | 38 |
| Metformin Hcl | 115 | 35 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 113 | 38 |
| Allopurinol | 111 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$731 across 32 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
- 2006-11-03
- Last updated
- 2010-07-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ghazala Shah's NPI number?
- Ghazala Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972682862, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ghazala Shah's specialty?
- Ghazala Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ghazala Shah located?
- Ghazala Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 6357 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745.
- What is Ghazala Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ghazala Shah is (301) 839-2700.
- Does Ghazala Shah accept Medicare?
- Ghazala Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ghazala Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Ghazala Shah's NPI (1972682862) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2010-07-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.