DR. KAMAL RAMESH SHAH M.D.
NPI 1821388075
Internal Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Houston, TX

Active since April 08, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218, HOUSTON, TX 77007(832) 631-9091(888) 616-1650 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 25, 2025, Apr 19, 2022, Jul 2, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Kamal Ramesh Shah M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KAMAL RAMESH SHAH M.D. (NPI 1821388075) is an individual addiction medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R5037) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Altus Baytown Hospital, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821388075
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0401X
Provider Legal NameDR. KAMAL RAMESH SHAHCredential: M.D.
Location Address5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218Houston, TX 77007-8008
Mailing Address5900 Memorial Dr Ste 218Houston, TX 77007-8008 · (832) 631-9091 · Fax (888) 616-1650
Fax(888) 616-1650
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 25, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1821388075 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0401X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R5037
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R5037 (TX)
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyTaxonomy 2084N0400X · License R5037 (TX)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218, Houston, TX 77007

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kamal Ramesh 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 ID2567837883
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230418002295
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Kamal Shah reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Addiction Medicine
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
Houston, TX 77007
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
Family Medicine
4200 TWELVE OAKS DR
Houston, TX 77027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 139 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nephrology
22115 OAKCREEK HOLLOW LN
Katy, TX 77450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.
64 services20 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.
24 services21 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
16 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Altus Baytown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Baytown, TX
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number670109
Location1626 W Baker RoadBaytown, TX 77521 · Harris County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77007 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 19

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

Counselor (Mental Health)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Counselor (Mental Health)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Counselor (Mental Health)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Social Worker
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Marriage & Family Therapist
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Counselor (Professional)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007
Counselor (Mental Health)
5900 MEMORIAL DR STE 218
HOUSTON, TX 77007

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 Kamal Shah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kamal Shah is 1821388075. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2011.

Where is Kamal Shah located?

Kamal Shah practices at 5900 Memorial Dr Ste 218, Houston, TX 77007. The listed phone number is (832) 631-9091.

What is Kamal Shah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RA0401X.

Is Kamal Shah enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kamal 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Kamal Shah's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kamal Shah reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Recovery Health Texas (Houston, TX), Advanced Surgeons & Physicians Network, Inc. (Houston, TX) and Hah Compassionate Health LLC (Katy, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kamal Shah's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kamal Shah accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company, UnitedHealthcare and WellPoint list Kamal Shah as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Kamal Shah affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kamal Shah is affiliated with Altus Baytown Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kamal Shah was last updated on March 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.