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NIKIT SHAH, PA-C

Medical Physician Assistant in NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut. 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
3K
Medicare Part D claims · 385 beneficiaries · Medical Physician Assistant avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs

What the federal data shows

NIKIT SHAH, PA-C filed 2,566 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Medical Physician Assistant in NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut, prescribing 89% generic.

3K
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing

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.

NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

2,566 Top 13% higher than 87% 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%). 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%). Below this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Below this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). This entry sits in this band. 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

What does the federal data show about NIKIT SHAH, PA-C?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 09/17/2012

NPI 1487904520

Primary specialty

Medical Physician Assistant

Mid-sized

40,527 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

2,566 138% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,077

Specialty distribution in Connecticut

How Medical Physician Assistant compares to other specialties among Connecticut providers

Connecticut providers

Medical Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

1. Medical Physician Assistant42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Medical Physician Assistant share within Connecticut

Specialty board-certification context

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

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

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

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Medical Physician Assistant) — 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).

NIKIT SHAH, PA-C appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Medical Physician Assistant provider holding PA-C credentials at 52 WASHINGTON AVE, NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473, with a listed phone of (203) 672-2800. NPI 1487904520 was issued on 09/17/2012. 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 2,566 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 385 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $250K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%. 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 Physician Assistant is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 40,527 enrolled providers across 55 states and an average of 1,077 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

52 WASHINGTON AVE
NORTH HAVEN, CT 06473

Provider Details

NPI 1487904520
Specialty Medical Physician Assistant
Credentials PA-C
Gender Male
NPI Issued 09/17/2012

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where NIKIT SHAH, PA-C 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.

DUKE UNIVERSITY AFFILIATED PHYSICIANS, INC.
CARY, NC
PROACTIVE THERAPY OF NORTH CAROLINA INC
WILSON, NC

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

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

NIKIT SHAH, PA-C — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 2,566 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.

2,566
Total Claims
$250K
Total Drug Cost
385
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
6,129
Total Day Supply
179,838
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$189K
Generic Drug Cost
$60K
Opioid Claims
12 (0.5% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
50

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
71.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.24
Gender Split
51% female / 49% male
Age Distribution
<65: 53, 65-74: 194, 75-84: 118, 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 NIKIT SHAH, PA-C 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
Amlodipine Besylate
164
Rosuvastatin Calcium
153
Atorvastatin Calcium
133
Losartan Potassium
86
Levothyroxine Sodium
85
Gabapentin
84
Metformin Hcl
82
Simvastatin
47
Tamsulosin Hcl
47
Valsartan
45

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

Medical Physician Assistant Overview

How NIKIT SHAH, PA-C fits within the Medical Physician Assistant landscape nationally.

40,527
Medical Physician Assistant Providers in US
55
States with Medical Physician Assistant
1,077
Avg Claims per Provider

NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's 2,566 claims are above the specialty average of 1,077.

Nearby Medical Physician Assistant Providers in Connecticut

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's specialty?
NIKIT SHAH, PA-C specializes in Medical Physician Assistant and practices in NORTH HAVEN, Connecticut. Credentials: PA-C.
How much does NIKIT SHAH, PA-C prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, NIKIT SHAH, PA-C wrote 2,566 Medicare Part D claims totaling $250K in drug costs for 385 beneficiaries.
Where is NIKIT SHAH, PA-C located?
NIKIT SHAH, PA-C is located at 52 WASHINGTON AVE, NORTH HAVEN, CT, 06473. Phone: (203) 672-2800.
What is NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's NPI number?
NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487904520, issued on 09/17/2012.
Does NIKIT SHAH, PA-C prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $189K in brand drug costs.
Does NIKIT SHAH, PA-C prescribe opioids?
Yes, NIKIT SHAH, PA-C had 12 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 0.5%.
How many Medical Physician Assistant providers are there in the US?
There are 40,527 Medical Physician Assistant providers across 55 states in the US. The average Medical Physician Assistant provider writes 1,077 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does NIKIT SHAH, PA-C prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Rosuvastatin Calcium, Atorvastatin Calcium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does NIKIT SHAH, PA-C accept Medicare?
NIKIT SHAH, PA-C appears in CMS Medicare data with 2,566 Part D claims and 385 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's credentials?
NIKIT SHAH, PA-C's NPI is 1487904520 with credentials PA-C. 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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