NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Psychiatry Physician NPI 1508838533 MD
Verify on CMS → Shehla Alavi, MD
Psychiatry Physician in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 54,383 in Psychiatry Physician, 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
4K
Medicare Part D claims · 248 beneficiaries · Psychiatry Physician avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
98%
generic claims · 2% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Shehla Alavi, MD filed 4,048 Medicare Part D claims in 2024 as a Psychiatry Physician in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, prescribing 98% generic.
- 4K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 98%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
- ≥91st
- 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 Shehla Alavi, MD
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 1508838533), first enumerated 02/03/2006.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 4,048 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Hospital affiliations
1 CMS Care Compare hospital affiliation on record — practice footprint from the Doctors and Clinicians file.
Source: CMS Care Compare
- Not in federal data
Individual sanction lookup
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Source: State medical board / FSMB
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1508838533 · Psychiatry Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MEGA · RX-MID · BOOK-LIGHT · PHOTO-ENUM
- NPI-10 1508838533
- ENUM-LEGACY 2006
- TAX-MEGA 54K Psychiatry Physician
- RX-MID 4,048
- BOOK-LIGHT 887 in Minnesota
- PHOTO-ENUM Lubomir Kanov · 2006
Shehla Alavi, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2024, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,048 ≥ 91st percentile 91% 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
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Shehla Alavi, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - 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 Shehla Alavi, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Psychiatry Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,048 301% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Minnesota
How Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among Minnesota 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 Psychiatry Physician. 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 | 1508838533 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Psychiatry Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 02/03/2006 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Shehla Alavi, MD 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.
Group Health Plan Inc
Hugo, MN
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 · Generic-heavy
Shehla Alavi, MD - brand share 2.0%
Psychiatry Physician average
2% brand-name claims vs 98% generic, on 4,048 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.
4,048
Total Claims
$239K
Total Drug Cost
248
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 6,643.033
- Total Day Supply
- 195,775
- Brand vs Generic
- 2% brand / 98% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $106K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $133K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 68.8 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.29
- Gender Split
- 73% female / 27% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 56, 65-74: 112, 75-84: 68, 85+: 12
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Shehla Alavi, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Trazodone Hcl
Trazodone Hcl
311 claims
- Olanzapine
Olanzapine
200 claims
- Duloxetine Hcl
Duloxetine Hcl
199 claims
- Fluoxetine Hcl
Fluoxetine Hcl
194 claims
- Quetiapine Fumarate
Quetiapine Fumarate
190 claims
- Buspirone Hcl
Buspirone Hcl
178 claims
- Gabapentin
Gabapentin
176 claims
- Lorazepam
Lorazepam
175 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 311 |
| Olanzapine | 200 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 199 |
| Fluoxetine Hcl | 194 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 190 |
| Buspirone Hcl | 178 |
| Gabapentin | 176 |
| Lorazepam | 175 |
| Venlafaxine Hcl Er Venlafaxine Hcl | 169 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 150 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Psychiatry Physician Overview
How Shehla Alavi, MD fits within the Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.
54,383
Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
56
States with Psychiatry Physician
1,010
Avg Claims per Provider
Shehla Alavi, MD's 4,048 claims are above the specialty average of 1,010.
Nationwide Psychiatry Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Alavi, both outside Minnesota so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Same NPPES enumeration year (2006)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
Nearby Psychiatry Physician Providers in Minnesota
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Minnesota, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Alavi.
One of 887 Psychiatry Physician providers enrolled in Minnesota, 5 are shown here.
Dr. Mustafa Abdulhusein
MD
Robbinsdale, MN
Dr. Faruk Abuzzahab
M.D., PHD
St Louis Park, MN
Dr. Vyoma Acharya
M.D.
Mankato, MN
Dr. Joshua Ackerman
MD
St Cloud, MN
Akuh Adaji
MBBS
Rochester, MN
Compare Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shehla Alavi, MD's specialty? ▼
Shehla Alavi, MD specializes in Psychiatry Physician and practices in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. Credentials: MD.
How much does Shehla Alavi, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2024, Shehla Alavi, MD wrote 4,048 Medicare Part D claims totaling $239K in drug costs for 248 beneficiaries.
Where is Shehla Alavi, MD located? ▼
Shehla Alavi, MD is located at 5625 CENEX DR, Inver Grove Heights, MN, 55077. Phone: (651) 552-2600.
What is Shehla Alavi, MD's NPI number? ▼
Shehla Alavi, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508838533, issued on 02/03/2006.
Does Shehla Alavi, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Shehla Alavi, MD's prescribing is 2% brand-name and 98% generic drugs by claim count, with $106K in brand drug costs.
How many Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 54,383 Psychiatry Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,010 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Shehla Alavi, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 Medicare Part D data, Shehla Alavi, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Trazodone Hcl, Olanzapine, Duloxetine Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Shehla Alavi, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Shehla Alavi, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,048 Part D claims and 248 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Shehla Alavi, MD's credentials? ▼
Shehla Alavi, MD's NPI is 1508838533 with credentials MD. 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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