Quick answers
- Does Panna R. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Panna 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 Panna R. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 191 Original Medicare patients and 220 services for Panna R. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Panna R. Shah's NPI number?
- 1780659763. 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 Panna 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 | 191 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 220 |
| Different services or procedures | 10 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 50 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0426)71 services
- Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth (G0427)47 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)38 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)36 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%
- Stroke or mini-stroke55%
- Diabetes49%
- Depression36%
- Anxiety36%
Practice locations
Addresses where Panna R. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1441 Constitution Blvd, Suite 202Salinas, CA 93906 (831) 769‑1700
- 359 Gabilan DrSoledad, CA 93960 (831) 769‑8740
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Panna R. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- County of Monterey185 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
- Neurologyalso
Other psychiatrists in Salinas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Salinas, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in County of Monterey
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2015 (11 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780659763 |
| 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
- 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