Ushma Shah, DO
Infectious Disease Internal Medicine
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Ushma Shah, DO specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Niles, IL in group practice. She has been practicing since 2014 — over 12 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 57% of reporting doctors in Illinois
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 2270dNPPES updated 2020-02-17 · verify on CMS
Contact & Location
Practice Location
7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 231a, Niles, IL 60714-3247
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89%
Illinois avg: 82.9 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.2 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in IllinoisHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
195
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
68
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
283
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $204k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,844 reporting peers in Illinois.
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 (+11%) — 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 (+18%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+22%) — 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 (+17%) — a focus area for this doctor
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+25%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$570 received from industry
8 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 Ushma Shah's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 16, 2020
CMS-verified certification date
12 years in practice
Established
Infectious disease specialists diagnose and treat complex infections including HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, tuberculosis, antibiotic-resistant infections (MRSA), post-surgical infections, and travel-related illnesses. They also provide pre-travel vaccination counseling and manage infections in immunocompromised patients.
Taxonomy: 207RI0200X
Virtual Infectious Disease Care With Ushma Shah
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ushma Shah for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Niles 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 Ushma Shah
Dr. Shah is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Niles, IL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (847) 663-9400.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ushma Shah
Practice Location
7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 231a, Niles, IL 60714-3247
Mailing Address
7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 231a, Niles, IL 60714-3247
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