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Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology)

Nirmal K. Shah, MD

Works at hospitals in Frederick, MD · Washington, DC · Maryland, District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. Nirmal K. Shah, MD is a cardiologist at 180 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 202, Frederick, MD 21702. Phone: (301) 631-6877. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nirmal K. Shah had 2,830 Original Medicare patients and 9,513 services. NPI 1194728816. 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: Cardiologist (Medicare lists Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology))
  • Address: 180 Thomas Johnson Dr, Suite 202, Frederick, MD 21702 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (301) 631‑6877
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Frederick Health Hospital, MedStar Washington Hospital Center
  • Group practice: Frederick Health Hospital Inc (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 1989 (37 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Nirmal K. 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 Nirmal K. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nirmal K. 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 Nirmal K. Shah see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 2,830 Original Medicare patients and 9,513 services for Nirmal K. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nirmal K. Shah's NPI number?
1194728816. 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 Nirmal K. 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 patients2,830
Services billed to Medicare9,513
Different services or procedures48
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)1,870 services
  2. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,589 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)1,330 services
  4. Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)1,181 services
  5. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)729 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%
  • Ischemic heart disease52%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Nirmal K. Shah works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nirmal K. 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.

Practice locations

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nirmal K. Shah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Frederick Health Hospital Inc127 clinicians in the group
  • Cardiovascular Specialists of Frederick, LLC10 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other cardiologists in Frederick

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Frederick, MD — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Frederick Health Hospital Inc

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1989 (37 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1194728816
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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