Quick answers
- Does Goutam P. Shome accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Goutam P. Shome 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 Goutam P. Shome see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 204 Original Medicare patients and 7,359 services for Goutam P. Shome. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Goutam P. Shome's NPI number?
- 1962491191. 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 Goutam P. Shome, 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 | 204 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 7,359 |
| Different services or procedures | 32 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)2,481 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)2,180 services
- Professional service for multiple injections of allergen (95117)1,187 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)449 services
- Test to measure rate of airflow (94375)213 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 cholesterol73%
- Asthma67%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety25%
Hospitals where Goutam P. Shome works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Goutam P. Shome 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.
- Covenant Childrens HospitalLubbock, TX · Children's Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 453306
- Covenant Medical CenterLubbock, TX · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 450040
Practice locations
Addresses where Goutam P. Shome is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2215 Nashville AveLubbock, TX 79410 (806) 725‑5844
- 9812 Slide RdLubbock, TX 79424 (806) 725‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Goutam P. Shome as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Covenant Medical Group233 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
- Allergy/Immunologyalso
Other internal medicine doctors in Lubbock
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lubbock, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Covenant Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | University Of Michigan Medical School |
| Graduation year | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1962491191 |
| 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