2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1912043035
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Rupesh Shah

Internal Medicine Physician in Merrillville, Indiana. 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
587
Medicare Part D claims · 90 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$650.67
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

Rupesh Shah filed 587 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Internal Medicine Physician in Merrillville, Indiana, prescribing 89% generic.

587
Part D claims, 2023
89%
generic prescribing
$650.67
industry payments (Sunshine Act)

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.

Rupesh Shah's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

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

587 Top 34% higher than 66% 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%). This entry sits in this band. 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-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

Rupesh Shah practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about Rupesh Shah?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 01/29/2007

NPI 1912043035

Primary specialty

Internal Medicine Physician

High-volume

172,858 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

587 78% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,716

Specialty distribution in Indiana

How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Indiana providers

Indiana providers

Internal Medicine Physician share within Indiana

1. Internal Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Internal Medicine Physician share within Indiana

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Internal Medicine Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

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

Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Internal Medicine 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).

Rupesh Shah appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Internal Medicine Physician provider at 202 E 86TH PL, Merrillville, IN, 46410, with a listed phone of (219) 756-7910. NPI 1912043035 was issued on 01/29/2007. 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 587 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 90 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $18K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%. 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.

Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,858 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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

202 E 86TH PL
Merrillville, IN 46410

Provider Details

NPI 1912043035
Specialty Internal Medicine Physician
Gender Male
NPI Issued 01/29/2007

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 Rupesh Shah. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$651

Largest payer

Boston Scientific Corporation

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 · Typical

Rupesh Shah — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 587 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.

587
Total Claims
$18K
Total Drug Cost
90
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,355
Total Day Supply
39,179
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$8K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K
Opioid Claims
35 (6.0% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
15

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
77.0 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.04
Gender Split
56% female / 44% male

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

What Rupesh Shah 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
Levothyroxine Sodium
72
Atorvastatin Calcium
46
Amlodipine Besylate
43
Simvastatin
29
Losartan Potassium
21
Metoprolol Succinate
18
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
17
Tramadol Hcl
17
Metformin Hcl
15
Atenolol
14

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

Internal Medicine Physician Overview

How Rupesh Shah fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

172,858
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider

Rupesh Shah's 587 claims are below the specialty average of 2,716.

Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Indiana

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

Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry — providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
  • Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Indiana medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Internal Medicine Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rupesh Shah's specialty?
Rupesh Shah specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Merrillville, Indiana.
How much does Rupesh Shah prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Rupesh Shah wrote 587 Medicare Part D claims totaling $18K in drug costs for 90 beneficiaries.
Where is Rupesh Shah located?
Rupesh Shah is located at 202 E 86TH PL, Merrillville, IN, 46410. Phone: (219) 756-7910.
What is Rupesh Shah's NPI number?
Rupesh Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1912043035, issued on 01/29/2007.
Does Rupesh Shah prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Rupesh Shah's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $8K in brand drug costs.
Does Rupesh Shah prescribe opioids?
Yes, Rupesh Shah had 35 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 6.0%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 172,858 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Rupesh Shah prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Rupesh Shah's most frequently prescribed drugs include Levothyroxine Sodium, Atorvastatin Calcium, Amlodipine Besylate. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Rupesh Shah accept Medicare?
Rupesh Shah appears in CMS Medicare data with 587 Part D claims and 90 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Rupesh Shah's credentials?
Rupesh Shah's NPI is 1912043035. 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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