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Anesthesiology

Prit J. Shah, MD

Works at hospitals in Palos Heights, IL · Illinois

Summary

Dr. Prit J. Shah, MD is an anesthesiologist at 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463. Phone: (708) 923-4000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Prit J. Shah had 314 Original Medicare patients and 352 services. NPI 1003107772. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL 60463 · Directions
  • Phone: (708) 923‑4000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Palos Community Hospital
  • Group practice: Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
  • Medical school: University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb) · graduated 2011 (15 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Prit J. Shah, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Prit J. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Prit J. Shah accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Prit J. Shah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 314 Original Medicare patients and 352 services for Prit J. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Prit J. Shah's NPI number?
1003107772. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Prit J. Shah, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients314
Services billed to Medicare352
Different services or procedures74
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope (00731)34 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope (00811)23 services
  3. Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest (00520)15 services
  4. Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen (00790)15 services
  5. Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope (00812)15 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis53%
  • Ischemic heart disease43%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Atrial fibrillation35%

Hospitals where Prit J. Shah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Prit J. Shah at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Palos Community HospitalPalos Heights, IL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 140062

Practice locations

Addresses where Prit J. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Prit J. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation4,503 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in Palos Heights

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Palos Heights, IL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-Urb)
Graduation year2011 (15 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1003107772
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians