Shahin Shirzadi, M.D.
Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology
Shahin Shirzadi is a Neurology Psychiatry & Neurology specialist based in Houston, TX with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Shahin Shirzadi, M.D. has been part of the Houston medical community since 2005 in group practice. He graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 1995 and has 31+ years of clinical experience. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 47% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Uses generic medications more than 69% of reporting doctors in Texas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
7500 Beechnut St Ste 135, Houston, TX 77074-4335
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202361.05/100
Texas avg: 79.1 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-22.5 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.82%
Texas avg: 5.2 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.3 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Texas0.82% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better90%
Texas avg: 83.8 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in TexasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
470
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
879
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,875
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $2.28M
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, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
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
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%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Progressive brain disorders causing memory loss and cognitive decline
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.
$3.6k received from industry
149 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 Shahin Shirzadi's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
Neurologists diagnose and treat disorders of the nervous system including stroke, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, migraines, neuropathy, and dementia.
Taxonomy: 2084N0400X
Education & Training
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Virtual Psychiatry & Neurology Care With Shahin Shirzadi
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Shahin Shirzadi for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Houston 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 Shahin Shirzadi
NPI records show Dr. Shirzadi as active with telehealth listed in Houston, TX. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (713) 777-4122.
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 Shahin Shirzadi
Practice Location
7500 Beechnut St Ste 135, Houston, TX 77074-4335
Mailing Address
7500 Beechnut St Ste 135, Houston, TX 77074-4335
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