Quick answers
- Does Ghazala S. Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ghazala S. 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 Ghazala S. Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 357 Original Medicare patients and 2,272 services for Ghazala S. Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ghazala S. Shah's NPI number?
- 1972682862. 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 Ghazala S. 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 | 357 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,272 |
| Different services or procedures | 48 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)632 services
- Annual alcohol misuse screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0442)255 services
- Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit (G0439)245 services
- Advance care planning, first 30 minutes (99497)243 services
- Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes (G0444)241 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%
- Arthritis54%
- Diabetes36%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)20%
Practice locations
Addresses where Ghazala S. Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 6357 Oxon Hill RdOxon Hill, MD 20745 (301) 839‑2700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ghazala S. Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Greater Washington Medicenter LLC. T/A Healthcare of Greater Washingto5 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Internal Medicineprimary
Other internal medicine doctors in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Greater Washington Medicenter LLC. T/A Healthcare of Greater Washingto
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 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) | 1972682862 |
| 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