Quick answers
- Does Heather R. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Heather 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 Heather R. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 900 Original Medicare patients and 191,643 services for Heather R. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Heather R. Shah's NPI number?
- 1093767493. 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 Heather 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 | 900 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 191,643 |
| Different services or procedures | 178 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, levoleucovorin (khapzory), 0.5 mg (J0642)55,270 services
- Injection, darbepoetin alfa, 1 microgram (non-esrd use) (J0881)18,445 services
- Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)14,340 services
- Injection, daratumumab, 10 mg and hyaluronidase-fihj (J9144)6,300 services
- Injection, ferric derisomaltose, 10 mg (J1437)5,300 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%
- Arthritis58%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)41%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease37%
Hospitals where Heather R. Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Heather 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.
- Athens Limestone HospitalAthens, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010079
- Decatur Morgan Hospital - Decatur CampusDecatur, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010085
- Huntsville HospitalHuntsville, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010039
Practice locations
Addresses where Heather R. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1310 14th Ave SEDecatur, AL 35601 (256) 705‑4224
- 3601 Cci DrHuntsville, AL 35805 (256) 327‑5905
- 3601 Cci Dr NWHuntsville, AL 35805 (256) 705‑4224
- 707 W Market StAthens, AL 35611 (256) 705‑4224
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Heather R. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Oncology Specialties, P.C.109 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hematology/Oncologyprimary
Other hematologist-oncologists in Alabama
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alabama — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Oncology Specialties, P.C.
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Alabama School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1093767493 |
| 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