Sheharyar Merwat, MD
NPI 1982816310 · Gastroenterology Physician · Galveston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sheharyar Merwat, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Galveston, TX (NPI 1982816310).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982816310
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- L2766R (AL)
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
34 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 21 | $76 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 13 | $241 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$241 (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 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tacrolimus | 93 | 17 |
| Ursodiol | 42 | 15 |
| Peg3350/Sod Sulf,bicarb,cl/Kclbrand: Gavilyte-G | 40 | 39 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 39 | — |
| Entecavir | 25 | — |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 18 | — |
| Rifaximinbrand: Xifaxan | 18 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$102 across 1 record (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
- 2007-05-06
- Last updated
- 2026-01-20
- Certified
- 2026-01-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sheharyar Merwat's NPI number?
- Sheharyar Merwat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982816310, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sheharyar Merwat's specialty?
- Sheharyar Merwat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sheharyar Merwat located?
- Sheharyar Merwat's practice location on file with NPPES is 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555-0764.
- What is Sheharyar Merwat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sheharyar Merwat is (409) 772-1501.
- Does Sheharyar Merwat accept Medicare?
- Sheharyar Merwat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sheharyar Merwat's NPI active?
- Yes — Sheharyar Merwat's NPI (1982816310) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-01-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.