Ghazala Shaneen Shah
Ghazala Shaneen Shah is a Surgery specialist based in Oxon Hill, MD with over 45 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Ghazala Shaneen Shah has practiced surgery for 45+ years, working in group practice. With 45+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Oxon Hill area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 45% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
6357 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.73%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.4 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland0.73% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Medicare Patients
376
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
171
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,064
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $220k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
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 Arthritis.
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
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
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
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$731 received from industry
32 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 Ghazala Shaneen Shah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
45 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Taxonomy: 208600000X
Virtual Surgery Care With Ghazala Shaneen Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ghazala Shaneen Shah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Oxon Hill 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 Ghazala Shaneen Shah
NPI records show Dr. Shah as active with telehealth listed in Oxon Hill, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 839-2700.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ghazala Shaneen Shah
Practice Location
6357 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
Mailing Address
6357 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD 20745
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