Bilal Mobashar Shafi, MD

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)

(831) 458-6240Santa Cruz, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026

With over 23 years in thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery), Bilal Mobashar Shafi, MD is a long-established thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) specialist in Santa Cruz. A Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University graduate since 2003, he brings 23+ years of experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data).

1 of 105 Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) providers in CASee all Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Santa Cruz23+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4136dNPPES updated 2015-01-08 · verify on CMS

Contact & Location

Practice Location

1575 Soquel Ave Suite C, Santa Cruz, CA 95065-1816

Patient Condition Panel

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 Ischemic Heart Disease.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Ischemic Heart Disease
64%

Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease

Atrial Fibrillation
52%

An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke

Heart Failure
50%

The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs

Arthritis
42%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Diabetes
36%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
35%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2003

    Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

  2. 23 years in practice

    Experienced

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.

Taxonomy: 208G00000X

Education & Training

Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University (Class of 2003)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

2350 W. El Camino Real 2nd Floor, Mountain View, CA 94040-6203

Differs from practice location

Virtual Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Care With Bilal Mobashar Shafi

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Bilal Mobashar Shafi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Santa Cruz required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bilal Mobashar Shafi

Dr. Shafi is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Santa Cruz, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (831) 458-6240.

Verified across 3 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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