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VAQAR H SHAH MD
NPI 1356750350
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Hershey, PA

Active since August 05, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY, PA 17033(717) 531-8885(717) 531-4645 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 7, 2024, May 7, 2019, Jun 22, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Vaqar H Shah Md NPPES

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

VAQAR H SHAH MD (NPI 1356750350) is an individual nephrology provider in Hershey, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD483432) and active in the NPI registry since August 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356750350
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameVAQAR H SHAHCredential: MD
Location Address500 UNIVERSITY DRHershey, PA 17033-2360
Mailing Address500 University DrHershey, PA 17033-2360 · (717) 531-8156 · Fax (717) 531-6776
Phone(717) 531-8885
Fax(717) 531-4645
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateAugust 5, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
✔ NPI 1356750350 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD483432✔ Licensed in NY · 289563
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 65644-20 (WI)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, Hershey, PA 17033
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1356750350WA
OtherP01557054WA · Rr Ptan
OtherSHAVAQWI · Mercycare Insurance
Medicaid1356750350WI

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Vaqar H Shah Md 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 ID3375855216
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240320003175
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 6

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.
60 services24 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.
29 services21 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
28 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
25 services23 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
14 services13 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.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Camp Hill, PA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390004
Location503 North 21st StreetCamp Hill, PA 17011 · Cumberland County
Emergency services

Wellspan York Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · York, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390046
Location1001 South George StreetYork, PA 17403 · York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn State Health St. Joseph

Acute Care Hospitals · Reading, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390096
Location2500 Bernville RoadReading, PA 19605 · Berks County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lancaster General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lancaster, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390100
Location555 North Duke StreetLancaster, PA 17602 · Lancaster County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Milton S Hershey Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hershey, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390256
Location500 University DriveHershey, PA 17033 · Dauphin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17033 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Cyclosporine, oral, 100 mg J7502
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers16 claims960 services$1.66 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers25 claims5,880 services$0.30 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers12 claims5,160 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers16 claims3,480 services$0.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers51 claims7,380 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
13 suppliers62 claims62 services$18.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

MR. DANIEL MICHAEL WEISS I PA-C
Physician Assistant
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-7299
NICOLE SWALLOW M.D.
Internal Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR, H088
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-1692
NEERAV GOYAL M.D.
Otolaryngology
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KARIMA C FITZGERALD M.D.
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8887
DR. ANTHONY SIMON BONAVIA M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, BOX 3951, DAVISON BLDG, TRENT DRIVE
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
DR. HIROKO SHIKE MD
Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
500 UNIVERSITY DR, HERSHEY MEDICAL CENTER
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8615
MARIUM TARIQ M.D.
Family Medicine
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (717) 531-8521
KANTHI BANGALORE KRISHNA MBBS
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
500 UNIVERSITY DR
HERSHEY, PA 17033
Dauphin County (800) 243-1455

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 Vaqar Shah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vaqar Shah is 1356750350. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 5, 2014.

Where is Vaqar Shah located?

Vaqar Shah practices at 500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033. The listed phone number is (717) 531-8885.

What is Vaqar Shah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Vaqar Shah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vaqar 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.

Is Vaqar Shah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Vaqar Shah is affiliated with Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, Wellspan York Hospital, Penn State Health St. Joseph, Lancaster General Hospital and Milton S Hershey Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Vaqar Shah was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.