Meliha Hassan Shah, MD
Meliha Hassan Shah is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Reston, VA with over 30 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
With over 30 years in internal medicine, Meliha Hassan Shah, MD is a long-established internist in Reston. A University of Virginia School of Medicine graduate since 1996, she brings 30+ years of experience. She regularly sees Medicare patients with high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 26% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Uses generic medications more than 29% of reporting doctors in Virginia
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
1850 Town Center Parkway Suite 209, Reston, VA 20190
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 = better2.52%
Virginia avg: 4.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-2.6 pts)
2.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85%
Virginia avg: 84.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.2 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
146
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
115
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,270
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $161k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,357 reporting peers in Virginia.
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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-13%) — less common here
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.
Graduated medical school · 1996
University of Virginia School of Medicine
30 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
University of Virginia School of Medicine (Class of 1996)
Mailing address
1850-a Town Center Parkway Suite 209, Reston, VA 20190
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Meliha Hassan Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Meliha Hassan Shah for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Reston 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 Meliha Hassan Shah
Dr. Shah is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reston, VA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (703) 437-5532.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
1850 Town Center Parkway Suite 209, Reston, VA 20190
Mailing Address
1850-a Town Center Parkway Suite 209, Reston, VA 20190
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