Krupa Mahesh Shah
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Krupa Mahesh Shah is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Des Plaines, IL with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Patients across IL can see Krupa Mahesh Shah in person in Des Plaines or via virtual visit — no travel required. She graduated from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie in 2013 and has 13+ years of clinical experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 30% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Recent · 45dNPPES updated 2026-04-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation — Medical
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better83.8%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
464
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
272
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
630
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $402k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — 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.
$1.5k received from industry
63 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 Krupa Mahesh Shah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2013
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Board certified · Apr 7, 2026
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Education & Training
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie (Class of 2013)
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Krupa Mahesh Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Krupa Mahesh Shah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Des Plaines 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 Krupa Mahesh Shah
NPI records show Dr. Shah as active with telehealth listed in Des Plaines, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (312) 767-3244.
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 Krupa Mahesh Shah
Practice Location
900 Rand Rd Ste 120, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2359
Mailing Address
900 Rand Rd Ste 120, Des Plaines, IL 60016-2359
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