Ashish C Shah, M.D.
Ashish C Shah is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Eden, NC with over 28 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ashish C Shah, M.D. has been part of the Eden medical community since 2006 in group practice. A Drexel University College of Medicine graduate since 1998, he brings 28+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 34% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Uses generic medications more than 59% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 6893dNPPES updated 2007-07-09 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
405 Thompson St, Eden, NC 27288-5045
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better2.19%
North Carolina avg: 4.9 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.9 pts)
2.19% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better88.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
477
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
1,104
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
21,871
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.91M
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Diabetes.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+4%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease — a group of lung diseases that block airflow
US avg: 20.4%↑ More patients than average (+7%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$841 received from industry
42 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ashish C Shah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1998
Drexel University College of Medicine
28 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
Drexel University College of Medicine (Class of 1998)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ashish C Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ashish C Shah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Eden required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ashish C Shah
NPI records show Dr. Shah as active with telehealth listed in Eden, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 627-4896.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
405 Thompson St, Eden, NC 27288-5045
Mailing Address
405 Thompson St, Eden, NC 27288-5045
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