NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) NPI 1609037449 M.D., D.M.D.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Birmingham, Alabama.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,769 in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist), 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.
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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 375 beneficiaries · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) avg: 407
Generic prescribing
>99%
generic claims · <1% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$297.96
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. filed 1,428 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as an Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) in Birmingham, Alabama, prescribing >99% generic.
- 1K
- Part D claims, 2024
- >99%
- generic prescribing
- $297.96
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
- ≥80th
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.
Federal records show an active NPI with Medicare Part D prescribing activity — verifiable registry data, not a proprietary rating.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1609037449), first enumerated 06/24/2008.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,428 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$297.96 in reported industry payments (5 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1609037449 · Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
NPI-10 · ENUM-MID · TAX-MID · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1609037449
- ENUM-MID 2008
- TAX-MID 8K Oral and
- RX-MID 1,428
- BOOK-THIN 76 in Alabama
- PHOTO-ENUM Mark Glasgow · 2008
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
1,428 ≥ 80th percentile 80% of 1,416,883 prescribers are in lower value bands
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 · 2024
What does the federal data show about Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
Medicare Part D claims
1,428 251% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Alabama
How Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) compares to other specialties among Alabama 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 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist). 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1609037449 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) |
| Credentials | M.D., D.M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 06/24/2008 |
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 Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$298
Largest payer
Straumann USA LLC
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 · Generic-heavy
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. - brand share 1.0%
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) average
<1% brand-name claims vs >99% generic, on 1,428 2024 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 2024.
1,428
Total Claims
$8K
Total Drug Cost
375
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,442.933
- Total Day Supply
- 12,198
- Brand vs Generic
- <1% brand / >99% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $65
- Generic Drug Cost
- $8K
- Opioid Claims
- 343 (24.0% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 391
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 72.3 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.14
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 40, 65-74: 177, 75-84: 123, 85+: 35
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Chlorhexidine Gluc…
Chlorhexidine Gluconate
369 claims
- Ondansetron Hcl
Ondansetron Hcl
266 claims
- Hydrocodone-Acetam…
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
187 claims
- Amoxicillin
Amoxicillin
161 claims
- Oxycodone-Acetamin… 138
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
138 claims
- Cefuroxime 108
Cefuroxime
108 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 72
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
72 claims
- Clindamycin Hcl 31
Clindamycin Hcl
31 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Chlorhexidine Gluconate | 369 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 266 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen | 187 |
| Amoxicillin | 161 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen | 138 |
| Cefuroxime Cefuroxime Axetil | 108 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 72 |
| Clindamycin Hcl | 31 |
| Ondansetron Odt Ondansetron | 15 |
| Ibuprofen | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Overview
How Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. fits within the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) landscape nationally.
7,769
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in US
52
States with Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist)
407
Avg Claims per Provider
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s 1,428 claims are above the specialty average of 407.
Nationwide Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Shah, both outside Alabama so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2008)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) Providers in Alabama
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Alabama, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Shah.
One of 76 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers enrolled in Alabama, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Rocklin Alling
DDS
Vestavia Hills, AL
Dr. David Ashley
MD, DMD
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Jesse Austin
DMD
Montgomery, AL
Dr. Warren Bailey
D.M.D.
Birmingham, AL
Dr. Gregory Bess
M.D., D.M.D.
Dothan, AL
Compare Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. specializes in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) and practices in Birmingham, Alabama. Credentials: M.D., D.M.D..
How much does Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. wrote 1,428 Medicare Part D claims totaling $8K in drug costs for 375 beneficiaries.
Where is Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. located? ▼
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. is located at 1919 7TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL, 35294. Phone: (205) 934-5334.
What is Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609037449, issued on 06/24/2008.
Does Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s prescribing is <1% brand-name and >99% generic drugs by claim count, with $65 in brand drug costs.
Does Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. had 343 opioid claims in 2024 with an opioid prescribing rate of 24.0%.
How many Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,769 Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) providers across 52 states in the US. The average Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (Dentist) provider writes 407 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Chlorhexidine Gluconate, Ondansetron Hcl, Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,428 Part D claims and 375 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Rakesh Shah, M.D., D.M.D.'s NPI is 1609037449 with credentials M.D., D.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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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