KUMAR SHAH MD
NPI 1538351986
Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine in Buffalo, NY

Active since August 09, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
ELM AND CARLTON ST, BUFFALO, NY 14263(716) 845-2300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Kumar Shah Md NPPES

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

KUMAR SHAH MD (NPI 1538351986) is an individual critical care medicine provider in Buffalo, New York, licensed in New York (266107) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538351986
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RC0200X
Provider Legal NameKUMAR SHAHCredential: MD
Location AddressELM AND CARLTON STBuffalo, NY 14263
Mailing AddressElm And Carlton StBuffalo, NY 14263-0001 · (716) 845-2300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 9, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2024
NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2024
NPI 1538351986 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RC0200X
License Licensed in NY · 266107
Definition
An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
ELM AND CARLTON ST, Buffalo, NY 14263

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

Kumar 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 ID5395937759
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101005000146
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 8

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
91 services49 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.
36 services29 patients
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.
31 services20 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.
27 services23 patients
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
26 services18 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Kenmore Mercy Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenmore, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number330102
Location2950 Elmwood AvenueKenmore, NY 14217 · Erie County
Emergency services

Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewiston, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number330188
Location5300 Military RoadLewiston, NY 14092 · Niagara County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo

Acute Care Hospitals · Buffalo, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330279
Location565 Abbott RoadBuffalo, NY 14220 · Erie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 14263 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.87 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.08 typical visit price
range $17.54 – $136.14
Typical copayment $24.27 (range $4.38 – $34.03)
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 8

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers14 claims14 services$14.92 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers21 claims21 services$3.12 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers57 claims57 services$67.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
4 suppliers26 claims26 services$35.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Arformoterol, inhalation solution, fda approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, 15 micrograms J7605
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N
1 supplier18 claims1,080 services$4.56 avg. paid by Medicare
Budesonide, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose form, up to 0.5 mg J7626
DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG000N
2 suppliers20 claims1,320 services$0.82 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.

Physician Assistant
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Dentist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Family Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Pharmacist
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
ELM AND CARLTON ST
BUFFALO, NY 14263

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 Kumar Shah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kumar Shah is 1538351986. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 9, 2007.

Where is Kumar Shah located?

Kumar Shah practices at Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, NY 14263. The listed phone number is (716) 845-2300.

What is Kumar Shah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Critical Care Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RC0200X.

Is Kumar Shah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kumar 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 Kumar Shah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kumar Shah is affiliated with Kenmore Mercy Hospital, Mount St. Mary's Hospital & Health Center and Mercy Hospital Of Buffalo.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kumar Shah was last updated on March 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.