Quick answers
- Does Bhakti Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Bhakti 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 Bhakti Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 328 Original Medicare patients and 35,697 services for Bhakti Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Bhakti Shah's NPI number?
- 1174941967. 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 Bhakti 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 | 328 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 35,697 |
| Different services or procedures | 74 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, tocilizumab, 1 mg (J3262)15,320 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)456 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)409 services
- Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample (36415)384 services
- Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals (80053)258 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 cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- High blood pressure72%
- Diabetes35%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Anxiety27%
Hospitals where Bhakti Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Bhakti 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.
- Garnet Health Medical CenterMiddletown, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330126
Practice locations
Addresses where Bhakti Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Crystal Run RdMiddletown, NY 10941 (845) 692‑6999
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Bhakti Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Crystal Run Healthcare Physicians LLP362 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Rheumatologyprimary
Other rheumatologists in Middletown
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Middletown, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Crystal Run Healthcare Physicians LLP
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of New York Downstate Medical Center |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 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) | 1174941967 |
| 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