2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1104833276 M.D.
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Himanshu Shah, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in Edison, New Jersey.

This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 22,082 in Ophthalmology Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.

Federal data, no proprietary rating. We show these CMS records as-is - no composite score, no star rating, no editorial opinion layered on top.
Prescribing volume
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 381 beneficiaries · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
70%
generic claims · 30% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$443.56
13 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Himanshu Shah, M.D. filed 1,638 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Ophthalmology Physician in Edison, New Jersey, prescribing 70% generic.

2K
Part D claims, 2023
70%
generic prescribing
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)
≥82nd
pct by Part D claim volume (lower-bound band)

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.

CMS NPPES provider registry desk

NPI 1104833276 · Ophthalmology Physician

NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM

  • NPI-10 1104833276
  • ENUM-LEGACY 2006
  • TAX-MID 22K Ophthalmology Physician
  • RX-MID 1,638
  • BOOK-LIGHT 629 in New Jersey
  • PHOTO-ENUM William Townsend-Pico · 2006

Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

1,638 ≥ 82nd percentile 82% of 1,370,886 prescribers are in lower value bands

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%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). This entry sits in this band. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2K+: 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.

The percentile is a conservative 100-claim band: it counts only prescribers in lower claim-volume bands. Medicare Part D claim volume is activity context, not a quality measure or recommendation. See methodology § corpus placement.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)

Himanshu Shah, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Himanshu Shah, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/02/2006

NPI 1104833276

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,082 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,638 15% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in New Jersey

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers

New Jersey providers
Mental Health Counselor6.2%Physical Therapist5.9%Clinical Social Worker5.5%Student in an Organized Heal…5.4%Pharmacist5%Internal Medicine Physician3.1%Ophthalmology Physician0.4%
Largest specialties in New Jersey (% of in-state providers)

Board certification

Not published by CMS

CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Ophthalmology Physician. Verify directly:

How MIPS and board certification work

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).

Practice Address

228 PLAINFIELD AVE
Edison, NJ 08817

Provider Details

NPI 1104833276
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/02/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where Himanshu Shah, M.D. bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

Patel Eye Associates LLC
Edison, NJ

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

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 Himanshu Shah, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$444

Largest payer

Inspire Medical Systems, 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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

Himanshu Shah, M.D. - brand share 30.0%
Ophthalmology Physician average

30% brand-name claims vs 70% generic, on 1,638 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.

1,638
Total Claims
$306K
Total Drug Cost
381
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,280
Total Day Supply
63,390
Brand vs Generic
30% brand / 70% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$265K
Generic Drug Cost
$41K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
73.7 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.27
Gender Split
60% female / 40% male
Age Distribution
<65: 25, 65-74: 201, 75-84: 111, 85+: 44

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Himanshu Shah, 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
Latanoprost
365
Azelastine Hcl
210
Erythromycin
Erythromycin Base
153
Restasis
Cyclosporine
134
Brimonidine Tartrate
103
Dorzolamide-Timolol
Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat
102
Timolol Maleate
74
Dorzolamide Hcl
59
Alphagan P
Brimonidine Tartrate
57
Ofloxacin
41

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

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How Himanshu Shah, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,082
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s 1,638 claims are above the specialty average of 1,420.

Nationwide Ophthalmology Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year

Two federal-record peer sets for Shah, both outside New Jersey so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.

Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)

Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in New Jersey

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shah.

One of 629 Ophthalmology Physician providers enrolled in New Jersey, 5 are shown here.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s specialty?
Himanshu Shah, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in Edison, New Jersey. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Himanshu Shah, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Himanshu Shah, M.D. wrote 1,638 Medicare Part D claims totaling $306K in drug costs for 381 beneficiaries.
Where is Himanshu Shah, M.D. located?
Himanshu Shah, M.D. is located at 228 PLAINFIELD AVE, Edison, NJ, 08817. Phone: (732) 985-5009.
What is Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s NPI number?
Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104833276, issued on 08/02/2006.
Does Himanshu Shah, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s prescribing is 30% brand-name and 70% generic drugs by claim count, with $265K in brand drug costs.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,082 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Himanshu Shah, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Azelastine Hcl, Erythromycin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Himanshu Shah, M.D. accept Medicare?
Himanshu Shah, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,638 Part D claims and 381 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s credentials?
Himanshu Shah, M.D.'s NPI is 1104833276 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

View source datasets and methodology notes
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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