Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Nihar Shah, MD
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Hepatology Physician · Berkeley, CA
- NPI 1285998609
- Accepts Medicare
- 19 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 3 locations .
- Primary practice
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2850 Telegraph Ave
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 204-8120
fax (510) 506-7721 - Additional location
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530 S Jackson St, Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Louisville, KY 402021675
(502) 588-4600 - Additional location
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12 Camino Encinas
Orinda, CA 945633304
(510) 204-8189
fax (510) 506-3516 - Mailing address
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325 Distel Cir
Los Altos, CA 940221408
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 29, 2021
- Year of graduation
- 2007 — 19 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- California #989517 · California #A133210
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285998609. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
480
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$72,165
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 84 | 84 | $197 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 73 | 67 | $153 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 53 | 41 | $106 | |
91200 |
Measurement of liver stiffness | 42 | 41 | $40 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 36 | 35 | $285 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 33 | 32 | $124 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 33 | 33 | $134 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 31 | 31 | $146 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 27 | 18 | $90 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 22 | 22 | $147 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 3 peers in Berkeley Gastroenterology Physician, average services per provider: 47. This provider delivers 10× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$18,450
Transactions
35
Manufacturers
7
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 22 | $18,149.18 | |
| Qol Medical, LLC | 5 | $99.60 | |
| Janssen Biotech, INC. | 3 | $90.10 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 2 | $40.46 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $30.38 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $23.61 | |
| Celgene Corporation | 1 | $16.17 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
196
Patients
117
Total drug cost
$8,737
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gavilyte-G (Peg3350/Sod Sulf,Bicarb,Cl/Kcl) | Brand | 47 | 45 | $758 |
| Omeprazole | Generic | 47 | 18 | $897 |
| Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf (Sodium, Potassium,Mag Sulfates) | Brand | 43 | 43 | $3,524 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 20 | 11 | $554 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 16 | 0 | $235 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 12 | 0 | $104 |
| Ursodiol | Generic | 11 | 0 | $2,665 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Nihar Shah's medical specialty?
Dr. Nihar Shah practices Gastroenterology Physician in Berkeley, CA.
Where does Dr. Nihar Shah practice?
Dr. Nihar Shah practices at 2850 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA 94705. Office phone: 5102048120.
What is Dr. Nihar Shah's NPI?
Dr. Nihar Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285998609, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Nihar Shah accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Nihar Shah accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Nihar Shah commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: New patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99204); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.