Quick answers
- Does Rakesh R. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Rakesh R. 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 Rakesh R. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 486 Original Medicare patients and 705 services for Rakesh R. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Rakesh R. Shah's NPI number?
- 1063414522. 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 Rakesh R. 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 patients | 486 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 705 |
| Different services or procedures | 33 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)286 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)199 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)128 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)18 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)14 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%
- Arthritis52%
- Diabetes41%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Anxiety38%
Hospitals where Rakesh R. Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Rakesh R. 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.
- Blue Ridge Medical CenterBlue Ridge, GA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 111338
- Gibson General HospitalPrinceton, IN · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 151319
- HCA Florida South Shore HospitalSun City Center, FL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 100259
- Parkridge Medical CenterChattanooga, TN · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 440156
Practice locations
Addresses where Rakesh R. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 8; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 101 Hospital DrLuverne, AL 36049 (334) 335‑3374
- 1032 Main St SWedowee, AL 36278 (256) 357‑2111
- 1530 US Hwy 43Winfield, AL 35594 (205) 487‑7773
- 1808 Sherman DrPrinceton, IN 47670 · Great Lakes Emergency Physicians PLLC (812) 385‑3401
- 2333 McCallie AveChattanooga, TN 37404 (423) 698‑6061
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Rakesh R. Shah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Emergency Medicine Services of Fl LLC712 clinicians in the group
- Emergency Medicine Services of TN, PC153 clinicians in the group
- Newgen Alabama Billing LLC96 clinicians in the group
- Tanner Intensive Medical Services Inc15 clinicians in the group
- NWMC Emergency Physicians LLC13 clinicians in the group
- Southland Dodge Emergency Medical Services, LLC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Emergency Medicine Services of Fl LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063414522 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians