Quick answers
- Does Kalpit N. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Kalpit N. 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 Kalpit N. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 646 Original Medicare patients and 6,050 services for Kalpit N. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Kalpit N. Shah's NPI number?
- 1326450040. 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 Kalpit N. 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 | 646 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,050 |
| Different services or procedures | 111 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (J1100)2,730 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)508 services
- Injection into tendon or ligament (20550)360 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)346 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)240 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure63%
- Arthritis61%
- Osteoporosis23%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Diabetes20%
Hospitals where Kalpit N. Shah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Kalpit N. 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.
- Scripps Green HospitalLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050424
- Scripps Memorial Hospital - EncinitasEncinitas, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050503
- Scripps Memorial Hospital La JollaLa Jolla, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 050324
Practice locations
Addresses where Kalpit N. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10666 N Torrey Pines RdLa Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 554‑9100
- 2205 Vista WayOceanside, CA 92054 (858) 554‑9100
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Kalpit N. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Scripps Health1,433 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Hand Surgeryprimary
- Orthopedic Surgeryalso
Other hand surgeons in La Jolla
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Jolla, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Scripps Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2014 (12 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) | 1326450040 |
| 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