Nabiha Sultana Shamsi, MD
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Nabiha Sultana Shamsi is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Saint Paul, MN with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Nabiha Sultana Shamsi, MD has practiced internal medicine for 13+ years, working in group practice. With 13+ years of experience, she has been practicing in the Saint Paul area. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 94.1/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 20% of reporting doctors in Minnesota
- Federal MIPS score higher than 93% of MIPS-scored doctors in Minnesota
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
435 Phalen Blvd Ms 51103b, Saint Paul, MN 55130-5302
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 93% of doctors in Minnesota on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202394.1/100
Minnesota avg: 84.7 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+10.5 pts)
Top 7% of MIPS-scored doctors in MinnesotaHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.1%
Minnesota avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.7 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
289
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
257
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
487
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $42k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,431 reporting peers in Minnesota.
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%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$235 received from industry
2 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low 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 Nabiha Sultana Shamsi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
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
Mailing address
8170 33rd Ave S Ms 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-4516
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Nabiha Sultana Shamsi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nabiha Sultana Shamsi for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Saint Paul 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 Nabiha Sultana Shamsi
NPI records show Dr. Shamsi as active with telehealth listed in Saint Paul, MN. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (651) 254-8680.
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 Nabiha Sultana Shamsi
Practice Location
435 Phalen Blvd Ms 51103b, Saint Paul, MN 55130-5302
Mailing Address
8170 33rd Ave S Ms 21110q, Bloomington, MN 55425-4516
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