Nahid Vandshekari, M.D.
NPI 1982660759 · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nahid Vandshekari, M.D. is a Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1982660759).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982660759
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 018430 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Agencies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
224 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99350 | 129 | $175 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 61 | $99 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $123 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99345 | 15 | $190 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $99–$190 (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 · 78 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 129 | 20 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 113 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 105 | 24 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 97 | 19 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 77 | 13 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 74 | 26 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 70 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 2 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
- 2006-04-21
- Last updated
- 2024-03-04
- Certified
- 2024-03-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nahid Vandshekari's NPI number?
- Nahid Vandshekari's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982660759, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nahid Vandshekari's specialty?
- Nahid Vandshekari is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nahid Vandshekari located?
- Nahid Vandshekari's practice location on file with NPPES is 5555 N Mesa St Ste 400, El Paso, TX 79912-5424.
- What is Nahid Vandshekari's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nahid Vandshekari is (915) 320-9476.
- Does Nahid Vandshekari accept Medicare?
- Nahid Vandshekari is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nahid Vandshekari's NPI active?
- Yes — Nahid Vandshekari's NPI (1982660759) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.