2026 NPPES data Medical Oncology Physician NPI 1538440649 M.D.
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MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.

Medical Oncology Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. 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
150
Medicare Part D claims · 53 beneficiaries · Medical Oncology Physician avg: 689

What the federal data shows

MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. filed 150 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Oncology Physician in NASHVILLE, Tennessee.

150
Part D claims, 2023
Likely
board-certified (heuristic)

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.

MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

150 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 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 certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 2 hospital affiliations — 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 MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/01/2011

NPI 1538440649

Primary specialty

Medical Oncology Physician

Niche

3,792 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

150 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 689

Specialty distribution in Tennessee

How Medical Oncology Physician compares to other specialties among Tennessee providers

Tennessee providers

Medical Oncology Physician share within Tennessee

1. Medical Oncology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Oncology Physician share within Tennessee

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Oncology 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).

MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. is a Medical Oncology Physician provider practicing in NASHVILLE, Tennessee, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: M.D.. NPI: 1538440649. 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.

MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Oncology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232, with a listed phone of (615) 322-5000. NPI 1538440649 was issued on 09/01/2011. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what SHANSHAL 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 150 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 53 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $105K in drug spend. 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.

Medical Oncology Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 3,792 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 689 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

3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

Provider Details

NPI 1538440649
Specialty Medical Oncology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/01/2011

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where MOHAMED SHANSHAL, 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.

MAYO CLINIC
ROCHESTER, MN
VANDERBILT HEALTH CLINICIANS, LLC
NASHVILLE, TN

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

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

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

150
Total Claims
$105K
Total Drug Cost
53
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
185
Total Day Supply
3,630
Generic Drug Cost
$9K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
72.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.71
Gender Split
66% female / 34% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Prochlorperazine Maleate
25
Dexamethasone
23
Ondansetron Hcl
11

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

Medical Oncology Physician Overview

How MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. fits within the Medical Oncology Physician landscape nationally.

3,792
Medical Oncology Physician Providers in US
53
States with Medical Oncology Physician
689
Avg Claims per Provider

MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s 150 claims are below the specialty average of 689.

Nearby Medical Oncology Physician Providers in Tennessee

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

Compare Medical Oncology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s specialty?
MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. specializes in Medical Oncology Physician and practices in NASHVILLE, Tennessee. Credentials: M.D..
How much does MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. wrote 150 Medicare Part D claims totaling $105K in drug costs for 53 beneficiaries.
Where is MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. located?
MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. is located at 3601 THE VANDERBILT CLINIC, NASHVILLE, TN, 37232. Phone: (615) 322-5000.
What is MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s NPI number?
MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538440649, issued on 09/01/2011.
How many Medical Oncology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 3,792 Medical Oncology Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Medical Oncology Physician provider writes 689 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Prochlorperazine Maleate, Dexamethasone, Ondansetron Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. accept Medicare?
MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 150 Part D claims and 53 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s credentials?
MOHAMED SHANSHAL, M.D.'s NPI is 1538440649 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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