2026 NPPES data Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician NPI 1417910670 M.D.
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BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
13K
Medicare Part D claims · 317 beneficiaries · Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician avg: 4K
Generic prescribing
85%
generic claims · 15% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 13K claims across 317 beneficiaries — 15% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. filed 13,288 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/10/2006

NPI 1417910670

Primary specialty

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician

Niche

4,161 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

13,288 199% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 4,450

Specialty distribution in Arkansas

How Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician compares to other specialties among Arkansas providers

Arkansas providers

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Arkansas

1. Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician share within Arkansas

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. is a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider practicing in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1417910670. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 1 SAINT VINCENT CIR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205, with a listed phone of (501) 552-4777. NPI 1417910670 was issued on 04/10/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHAH most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 13,288 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 317 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $820K in drug spend, split 15% brand-name and 85% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 4,161 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 4,450 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1 SAINT VINCENT CIR
LITTLE ROCK, AR 72205

Provider Details

NPI 1417910670
Specialty Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Female
NPI Issued 04/10/2006

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. — brand share 15.0%
Specialty average (est.)

15% brand-name claims vs 85% generic, on 13,288 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

13,288
Total Claims
$820K
Total Drug Cost
317
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
13,325
Total Day Supply
333,841
Brand vs Generic
15% brand / 85% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$566K
Generic Drug Cost
$252K
Opioid Claims
188 (1.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
277

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
80.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.46
Gender Split
65% female / 35% male
Age Distribution
<65: 19, 65-74: 74, 75-84: 110, 85+: 114

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Atorvastatin Calcium
781
Eliquis
Apixaban
664
Potassium Chloride
527
Amlodipine Besylate
486
Levothyroxine Sodium
443
Furosemide
414
Gabapentin
409
Tamsulosin Hcl
387
Pantoprazole Sodium
341
Metoprolol Tartrate
333

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Overview

How BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. fits within the Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician landscape nationally.

4,161
Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in US
52
States with Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician
4,450
Avg Claims per Provider

BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s 13,288 claims are above the specialty average of 4,450.

Nearby Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician Providers in Arkansas

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Arkansas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as SHAH.

Compare Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s specialty?
BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. specializes in Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician and practices in LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. wrote 13,288 Medicare Part D claims totaling $820K in drug costs for 317 beneficiaries.
Where is BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. located?
BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. is located at 1 SAINT VINCENT CIR, LITTLE ROCK, AR, 72205. Phone: (501) 552-4777.
What is BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s NPI number?
BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417910670, issued on 04/10/2006.
Does BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s prescribing is 15% brand-name and 85% generic drugs by claim count, with $566K in brand drug costs.
Does BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. had 188 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.4%.
How many Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 4,161 Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician providers across 52 states in the US. The average Geriatric Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider writes 4,450 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Eliquis, Potassium Chloride. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. accept Medicare?
BUSHRA SHAH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 13,288 Part D claims and 317 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s credentials?
BUSHRA SHAH, M.D.'s NPI is 1417910670 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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