Shah Nawaz Afridi, M.D.
With over 36 years in internal medicine, Shah Nawaz Afridi, M.D. is a long-established internist in Victoria. He has been practicing since 2006 — over 36 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 33% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 51% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 5873dNPPES updated 2010-04-07 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
2705 Hospital Dr Ste101, Victoria, TX 77901-5748
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 = better1.99%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.1 pts)
1.99% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better87.8%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+5 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
136
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
333
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
8,388
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $781k
Percentile rankings compared against 4,889 reporting peers in Texas.
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, Diabetes, and High Cholesterol.
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
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+41%) — 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
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+1%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$165 received from industry
10 transactions reported in 2018 ·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 2018, attributed to Shah Nawaz Afridi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
36 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
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Shah Nawaz Afridi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shah Nawaz Afridi for blood pressure monitoring, diabetes check-ins, cholesterol management — no travel to Victoria 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 Shah Nawaz Afridi
NPI records show Dr. Afridi as active with telehealth listed in Victoria, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (361) 574-1720.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
2705 Hospital Dr Ste101, Victoria, TX 77901-5748
Mailing Address
2705 Hospital Dr Ste101, Victoria, TX 77901-5748
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