Dr. Vipul Shah, MD
Hospice/palliative Care
19+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Vipul Shah
Vipul Shah, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Florence, SC.
Specialty Definition
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
25
Years Experience
1
Location
1
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Primary Specialty
Hospice/palliative CareCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2001
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 1 state
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina | 31225 | Internal Medicine |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Vipul Shah
With 19 years of practice, Dr. Vipul Shah is an established hospice/palliative care provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2001. Dr. currently practices at Pee Dee Nephrology Llp in Florence, South Carolina. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184839755, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Vipul Shah as a lower-volume hospice/palliative care provider, treating approximately 265 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 774 services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Vipul Shah received $14 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$14
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Vipul Shah
What does Dr. Vipul Shah specialize in?
Dr. Vipul Shah specializes in Hospice/palliative Care.
Where does Dr. Vipul Shah practice?
Dr. Vipul Shah practices at Pee Dee Nephrology Llp in Florence, South Carolina.
Does Dr. Vipul Shah accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Vipul Shah accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 265 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Vipul Shah's NPI number?
Dr. Vipul Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1184839755. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Vipul Shah been practicing?
Dr. Vipul Shah has approximately 19 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2001.