Nirmal K Shah, M.D.
Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine
Nirmal K Shah is a Cardiovascular Disease Internal Medicine specialist based in Frederick, MD with over 37 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Nirmal K Shah, M.D. practices as part of a group cardiologist practice in Frederick, MD. He has been in practice for 37+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and ischemic_heart (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 93.23/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 42% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Federal MIPS score higher than 90% of MIPS-scored doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
180 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 202, Frederick, MD 21702-4409
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 90% of doctors in Maryland on federal quality measures, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202393.23/100
Maryland avg: 77.8 · US avg: 83.6
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+9.6 pts)
Top 10% of MIPS-scored doctors in MarylandHow the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
2,100
Unique beneficiaries
Very high volumePrescription Recipients
787
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,242
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.01M
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 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 (+20%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — 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 (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — 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.
$38 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 Nirmal K Shah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Sep 6, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
37 years in practice
Senior practitioner
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
Mailing address
180 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 202, Frederick, MD 21704-4550
Differs from practice location
Virtual Cardiovascular Disease Care With Nirmal K Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Nirmal K Shah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Frederick 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 Nirmal K Shah
NPI records show Dr. Shah as active with telehealth listed in Frederick, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 631-6877.
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 Nirmal K Shah
Practice Location
180 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste 202, Frederick, MD 21702-4409
Mailing Address
180 Thomas Johnson Drive Suite 202, Frederick, MD 21704-4550
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