2026 NPPES data Nephrology Physician NPI 1427092477 M.D.
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EDWARD SHA, M.D.

Nephrology Physician in CINCINNATI, Ohio. 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
824
Medicare Part D claims · 135 beneficiaries · Nephrology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
82%
generic claims · 18% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$95.43
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

EDWARD SHA, M.D. filed 824 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Nephrology Physician in CINCINNATI, Ohio, prescribing 82% generic.

824
Part D claims, 2023
82%
generic prescribing
$95.43
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) — no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.

EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

824 Top 27% higher than 73% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). This entry sits in this band. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

EDWARD SHA, 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).

What does the federal data show about EDWARD SHA, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 06/16/2006

NPI 1427092477

Primary specialty

Nephrology Physician

Mid-sized

10,534 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

824 43% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,454

Specialty distribution in Ohio

How Nephrology Physician compares to other specialties among Ohio providers

Ohio providers

Nephrology Physician share within Ohio

1. Nephrology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Nephrology Physician share within Ohio

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Nephrology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Nephrology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Nephrology 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.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

EDWARD SHA, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Nephrology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3219 CLIFTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45220, with a listed phone of (513) 861-0800. NPI 1427092477 was issued on 06/16/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHA 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 824 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 135 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $200K in drug spend, split 18% brand-name and 82% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%. 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.

Nephrology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 10,534 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,454 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

3219 CLIFTON AVE
CINCINNATI, OH 45220

Provider Details

NPI 1427092477
Specialty Nephrology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 06/16/2006

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for EDWARD SHA, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$95

Largest payer

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

License & disciplinary context — Ohio OMB 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~48K Ohio medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to EDWARD SHA, M.D.. To verify EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s current license status, search the OMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

158
Total board actions, Ohio 2023
Across 154 cases
3.29
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Ohio statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
56 cases

OMB publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the Ohio disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

EDWARD SHA, M.D. — brand share 18.0%
Specialty average (est.)

18% brand-name claims vs 82% generic, on 824 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.

824
Total Claims
$200K
Total Drug Cost
135
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,649
Total Day Supply
49,159
Brand vs Generic
18% brand / 82% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$172K
Generic Drug Cost
$27K
Opioid Claims
11 (1.3% rate)

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
74.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.95
Gender Split
47% female / 53% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 52, 75-84: 46, 85+: 20

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What EDWARD SHA, M.D. prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Losartan Potassium
96
Rayaldee
Calcifediol
65
Torsemide
49
Lisinopril
48
Farxiga
Dapagliflozin Propanediol
42
Carvedilol
34
Potassium Citrate Er
Potassium Citrate
33
Allopurinol
32
Amlodipine Besylate
32
Atorvastatin Calcium
28

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

Nephrology Physician Overview

How EDWARD SHA, M.D. fits within the Nephrology Physician landscape nationally.

10,534
Nephrology Physician Providers in US
55
States with Nephrology Physician
1,454
Avg Claims per Provider

EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s 824 claims are below the specialty average of 1,454.

Nearby Nephrology Physician Providers in Ohio

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

Compare Nephrology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s specialty?
EDWARD SHA, M.D. specializes in Nephrology Physician and practices in CINCINNATI, Ohio. Credentials: M.D..
How much does EDWARD SHA, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, EDWARD SHA, M.D. wrote 824 Medicare Part D claims totaling $200K in drug costs for 135 beneficiaries.
Where is EDWARD SHA, M.D. located?
EDWARD SHA, M.D. is located at 3219 CLIFTON AVE, CINCINNATI, OH, 45220. Phone: (513) 861-0800.
What is EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s NPI number?
EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1427092477, issued on 06/16/2006.
Does EDWARD SHA, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s prescribing is 18% brand-name and 82% generic drugs by claim count, with $172K in brand drug costs.
Does EDWARD SHA, M.D. prescribe opioids?
Yes, EDWARD SHA, M.D. had 11 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 1.3%.
How many Nephrology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 10,534 Nephrology Physician providers across 55 states in the US. The average Nephrology Physician provider writes 1,454 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does EDWARD SHA, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Losartan Potassium, Rayaldee, Torsemide. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does EDWARD SHA, M.D. accept Medicare?
EDWARD SHA, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 824 Part D claims and 135 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s credentials?
EDWARD SHA, M.D.'s NPI is 1427092477 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.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

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

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