Quick answers
- Does Nish L. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nish L. 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 Nish L. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 338 Original Medicare patients and 30,878 services for Nish L. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nish L. Shah's NPI number?
- 1255775177. 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 Nish L. 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 | 338 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 30,878 |
| Different services or procedures | 54 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 1 mg (J1010)17,620 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, gelsyn-3, for intra-articular injection, 0.1 mg (J7328)10,752 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance (20611)483 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)379 services
- Hyaluronan or derivative, orthovisc, for intra-articular injection, per dose (J7324)368 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%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes32%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Chronic kidney disease22%
Hospitals where Nish L. Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nish L. 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.
- Houston Methodist HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450358
- Houston Methodist Sugar Land HospitalSugar Land, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 450820
- Houston Methodist West HospitalHouston, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · CCN 670077
Practice locations
Addresses where Nish L. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10745 W Grand Pkwy S, Suite 100Richmond, TX 77407 (281) 690‑4678
- 16811 Southwest Fwy, Suite 200Sugar Land, TX 77479 (281) 690‑4678
- 6445 Main St, Suite 2500Houston, TX 77030 (713) 441‑3150
- 8215 Cypresswood DrSpring, TX 77379 (832) 717‑0877
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nish L. Shah as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Legacy Healthcare Services Inc3,223 clinicians in the group
- Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians1,528 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Sports Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Richmond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Richmond, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Legacy Healthcare Services Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Baylor College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1255775177 |
| 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