Shaheed Merani, MD PHD FRCSC

Surgery

Shaheed Merani is a Surgery specialist based in Omaha, NE with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

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NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Shaheed Merani, MD PHD FRCSC has been part of the Omaha medical community since 2015 in group practice. With 11+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Omaha area. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and diabetes.

1 of 6 Surgery providers in NESee all Surgery in Omaha11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 2925dNPPES updated 2018-05-21 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nebraska Board of Medicine and Surgery

Contact & Location

Practice Location

Emile 42nd St, Omaha, NE 68198

Fax: (402) 559-9643
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Medicare Patients

118

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescriptions Written

33

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $496

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Diabetes.

Hypertension
75%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

High Cholesterol
59%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

Diabetes
56%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

Chronic Kidney Disease
55%

Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension

Mood Disorders
42%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Arthritis
38%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

Depression
36%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

Anxiety Disorders
36%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$3.4k received from industry

7 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Shaheed Merani's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. 11 years in practice

    Established

SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Taxonomy: 208600000X

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

988102 Nebraska Medical Ctr, Omaha, NE 68198-8102

Differs from practice location

Virtual Surgery Care With Shaheed Merani

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Shaheed Merani for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, diabetes check-ins — no travel to Omaha 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 Shaheed Merani

Dr. Merani is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Omaha, NE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (402) 559-6170.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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