Muhammad Salman Shahid, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE (CARDIOLOGY)
Muhammad Salman Shahid, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Neptune, NJ in independent practice. Trained at Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (class of 2012), he has been practicing for over 14 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart. CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in New Jersey
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in New Jersey
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1462dNPPES updated 2022-05-05 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
Atlantic Cardiology, Llc 444 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753-4144
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
New Jersey avg: 83.4 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.1%
New Jersey avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
1,344
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
511
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
3,788
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.05M
Percentile rankings compared against 2,091 reporting peers in New Jersey.
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 Ischemic Heart Disease.
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
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ 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%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+15%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$1.3k received from industry
78 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 Muhammad Salman Shahid's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2012
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc)
Board certified · May 4, 2022
CMS-verified certification date
14 years in practice
Established
Cardiologists specialize in diagnosing and treating heart and blood vessel conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, arrhythmias, valve disorders, and hypertension. They perform diagnostic procedures such as echocardiograms, stress tests, and cardiac catheterization.
Taxonomy: 207RC0000X
Education & Training
Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (Cam/New Bruns/Pisc) (Class of 2012)
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Muhammad Salman Shahid
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Muhammad Salman Shahid for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Neptune 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 Muhammad Salman Shahid
NPI records show Dr. Shahid as active with telehealth listed in Neptune, NJ. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (718) 920-4321.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Muhammad Salman Shahid
Practice Location
Atlantic Cardiology, Llc 444 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753-4144
Mailing Address
Atlantic Cardiology, Llc 444 Neptune Blvd., Neptune, NJ 07753-4144
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