2026 NPPES data Interventional Cardiology Physician NPI 1598108037 M.D.
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KULIN SHAH, M.D.

Interventional Cardiology Physician in CHULA VISTA, California. 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
366
Medicare Part D claims · 133 beneficiaries · Interventional Cardiology Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
88%
generic claims · 12% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
83.9142/100
▲ 1 pts above national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.6K
51 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: KULIN SHAH, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician ([object Object]) practicing in CHULA VISTA, California with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 366 claims across 133 beneficiaries — 12% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.9142/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $3.6K across 51 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: KULIN SHAH, M.D. reported a CMS MIPS final score of 83.9142 out of 100, above the 83.1 national average, and filed 366 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KULIN SHAH, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 4 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KULIN SHAH, M.D. at a glance

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 04/15/2013

NPI 1598108037

Primary specialty

Interventional Cardiology Physician

Niche

3,382 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

366 88% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,984

MIPS final score

83.9142/100 0.8141999999999996% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in California

How Interventional Cardiology Physician compares to other specialties among California providers

California providers

Interventional Cardiology Physician share within California

1. Interventional Cardiology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Cardiology Physician share within California

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Cardiology Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
83.9142/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 83.9142/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Cardiology Physician) — 83.9142/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

KULIN SHAH, M.D. is a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider practicing in CHULA VISTA, California, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1598108037. 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.

KULIN SHAH, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Cardiology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 765 MEDICAL CENTER CT STE 211, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91911, with a listed phone of (619) 616-2100. NPI 1598108037 was issued on 04/15/2013. 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 366 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 133 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $43K in drug spend, split 12% brand-name and 88% generic by claim count. 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. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 83.9142/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 64.1847, Cost 58.7436), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Cardiology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,382 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,984 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

765 MEDICAL CENTER CT STE 211
CHULA VISTA, CA 91911

Provider Details

NPI 1598108037
Specialty Interventional Cardiology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 04/15/2013

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

83.9142
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
64.1847
Quality
58.7436
Cost
97
Promoting Interoperability

Reporting: Group practice

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KULIN 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.

AMPLA HEALTH
YUBA CITY, CA
CARDIOVASCULAR INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO INC
CHULA VISTA, CA
EMERGENCY AND ACUTE CARE MEDICAL CORPORATION
CHULA VISTA, CA
HEART AND VASCULAR CENTERS OF AMERICA
SACRAMENTO, CA

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 KULIN SHAH, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.6K

Largest payer

Abbott Laboratories

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 — California MBC 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 ~150K California medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KULIN SHAH, M.D.. To verify KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s current license status, search the MBC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

576
Total board actions, California 2023
Across 556 cases
3.84
Actions per 1,000 licensees
California statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
186 cases

MBC 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 California disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KULIN SHAH, M.D. — brand share 12.0%
Specialty average (est.)

12% brand-name claims vs 88% generic, on 366 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.

366
Total Claims
$43K
Total Drug Cost
133
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
887
Total Day Supply
26,493
Brand vs Generic
12% brand / 88% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$35K
Generic Drug Cost
$8K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.8 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.80
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 17, 65-74: 63, 75-84: 41, 85+: 12

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Metoprolol Succinate
42
Amlodipine Besylate
39
Carvedilol
39
Atorvastatin Calcium
37
Isosorbide Mononitrate Er
Isosorbide Mononitrate
26
Metoprolol Tartrate
21
Eliquis
Apixaban
20
Furosemide
19
Bumetanide
17
Lisinopril
17

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

Interventional Cardiology Physician Overview

How KULIN SHAH, M.D. fits within the Interventional Cardiology Physician landscape nationally.

3,382
Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Cardiology Physician
2,984
Avg Claims per Provider

KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s 366 claims are below the specialty average of 2,984.

Nearby Interventional Cardiology Physician Providers in California

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

Compare Interventional Cardiology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s specialty?
KULIN SHAH, M.D. specializes in Interventional Cardiology Physician and practices in CHULA VISTA, California. Credentials: M.D..
How much does KULIN SHAH, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KULIN SHAH, M.D. wrote 366 Medicare Part D claims totaling $43K in drug costs for 133 beneficiaries.
What is KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s Medicare quality score?
KULIN SHAH, M.D. has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 83.9142/100 (Quality: 64.1847, Cost: 58.7436). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is KULIN SHAH, M.D. located?
KULIN SHAH, M.D. is located at 765 MEDICAL CENTER CT STE 211, CHULA VISTA, CA, 91911. Phone: (619) 616-2100.
What is KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s NPI number?
KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598108037, issued on 04/15/2013.
Does KULIN SHAH, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s prescribing is 12% brand-name and 88% generic drugs by claim count, with $35K in brand drug costs.
How many Interventional Cardiology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,382 Interventional Cardiology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Cardiology Physician provider writes 2,984 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KULIN SHAH, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Metoprolol Succinate, Amlodipine Besylate, Carvedilol. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KULIN SHAH, M.D. accept Medicare?
KULIN SHAH, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 366 Part D claims and 133 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s credentials?
KULIN SHAH, M.D.'s NPI is 1598108037 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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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