DR. PARAS VIPINCHANDRA SHAH M.D.
NPI 1346479276
Family Medicine in Visalia, CA

Active since July 13, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 E OAK AVE, VISALIA, CA 93291(877) 960-3426 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 20, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Paras Vipinchandra Shah M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. PARAS VIPINCHANDRA SHAH M.D. (NPI 1346479276) is an individual family medicine provider in Visalia, California, licensed in California (140994) and active in the NPI registry since July 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346479276
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PARAS VIPINCHANDRA SHAHCredential: M.D.
Location Address400 E OAK AVEVisalia, CA 93291-5034
Mailing Address305 E Center AveVisalia, CA 93291-6331
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateJuly 13, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJune 20, 2016
NPI 1346479276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in CA · 140994
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
400 E OAK AVE, Visalia, CA 93291

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paras Vipinchandra Shah M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3476703042
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160802002161
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
368 services140 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
285 services133 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
106 services101 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
80 services76 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
60 services58 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
42 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93291 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$90.32 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $22.58 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Hospitalist
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Pediatrics
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Family Medicine
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Physician Assistant
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Hospitalist
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
400 E OAK AVE
VISALIA, CA 93291

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Paras Shah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paras Shah is 1346479276. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 13, 2009.

Where is Paras Shah located?

Paras Shah practices at 400 E Oak Ave, Visalia, CA 93291. The listed phone number is (877) 960-3426.

What is Paras Shah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Paras Shah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paras Shah is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Paras Shah was last updated on June 20, 2016. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.