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Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine

1401 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-4931

Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD is a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL specializing in adult pulmonology and sleep medicine. Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD is affiliated with Riverview Regional Hospital.

Office Locations

Riverview Regional Hospital

1401 Rainbow Drive
Gadsden, AL 35901

(256) 547-4931

(256) 547-1726

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In The News

“Also Dr. K. J. Shah and staff, the fifth-floor nurses and staff of Riverview Regional Medical Center and special friends, Margaret Drenner, Betty Sullivan, Jewel Couch and Brenda Weeks.”—"View all funerals and obituaries for Nov. 30, 2005", The Gadsden Times, November 2005

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

biopsy

endobronchial biopsy

flu shot

In 2023, Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD performed more biopsy, endobronchial biopsy, and flu shot procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

In 2023, Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD had a list price for flu shot, flu vaccine, immunization (preventive vaccines), and vaccines that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Alabama. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Alabama.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2012 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	46
breathing treatment	64
bronchoscopy	72
diagnostic procedures	72
doctor visit	3106
hospital care	1749
inpatient care	1749
lab tests	151
minimally invasive procedures	72
musculoskeletal imaging	13
preventive care	223
sleep study	74
spinal procedures	15
thoracic (chest) imaging	936
vaccines	223
X-rays	964

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2013 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	46
breathing treatment	57
bronchoscopy	69
diagnostic procedures	69
doctor visit	2869
hospital care	1633
inpatient care	1633
minimally invasive procedures	69
preventive care	373
sleep study	73
spinal procedures	22
thoracic (chest) imaging	889
vaccines	373
X-rays	911

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	488
Female	672

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1060
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	514
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	106
Less than 65	203

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	21
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	43
Dementia	15
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2014 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	58
breathing treatment	66
bronchoscopy	56
diagnostic procedures	56
doctor visit	2519
hospital care	1930
inpatient care	1930
minimally invasive procedures	56
musculoskeletal imaging	17
preventive care	212
pulmonary testing	11
sleep study	102
spinal procedures	16
thoracic (chest) imaging	730
vaccines	212
X-rays	763

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	515
Female	618

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1030
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	487
From 75 to 84	340
85 and over	106
Less than 65	200

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	47
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2015 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	65
breathing treatment	110
bronchoscopy	55
diagnostic procedures	55
doctor visit	3113
hospital care	1864
inpatient care	1864
minimally invasive procedures	55
preventive care	332
pulmonary testing	23
sleep study	110
spinal procedures	22
thoracic (chest) imaging	801
vaccines	332
X-rays	823

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	1098
Female	1340

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2220
Black	188
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1094
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	246
Less than 65	382

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	56
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2016 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	43
breathing treatment	39
bronchoscopy	42
diagnostic procedures	42
doctor visit	2603
hospital care	1726
inpatient care	1726
minimally invasive procedures	42
preventive care	212
pulmonary testing	36
sleep study	80
spinal procedures	13
thoracic (chest) imaging	621
vaccines	212
X-rays	634

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	472
Female	622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	989
Black	86
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	443
From 75 to 84	343
85 and over	118
Less than 65	190

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	65
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	47
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2017 were inpatient care, hospital care, X-rays and thoracic (chest) imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	39
breathing treatment	40
bronchoscopy	41
diagnostic procedures	41
doctor visit	2199
hospital care	1704
inpatient care	1704
minimally invasive procedures	41
preventive care	221
pulmonary testing	20
sleep study	69
spinal procedures	22
thoracic (chest) imaging	535
vaccines	221
X-rays	557

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	462
Female	538

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	913
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	323
85 and over	106
Less than 65	197

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	58
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	42
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	62
Diabetes	48
Dementia	18
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	66
breathing treatment	45
bronchoscopy	40
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	2051
hospital care	1507
inpatient care	1507
minimally invasive procedures	40
preventive care	60
sleep study	117
spinal procedures	14
vaccines	60
X-rays	14

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	432
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	841
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	344
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	99
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	59
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	61
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	57
breathing treatment	31
bronchoscopy	32
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	2032
hospital care	1352
inpatient care	1352
minimally invasive procedures	32
preventive care	51
sleep study	101
vaccines	51

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	450
Female	513

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	876
Black	75
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	361
From 75 to 84	311
85 and over	105
Less than 65	186

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	58
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	43
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	58
Diabetes	49
Dementia	16
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	15
doctor visit	557
hospital care	529
inpatient care	529
sleep study	35

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	387
Female	441

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	739
Black	76
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	303
From 75 to 84	278
85 and over	119
Less than 65	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	61
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	63
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	46
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	48
Dementia	22
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, sleep study and airway management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	12
doctor visit	363
hospital care	889
inpatient care	889
sleep study	29

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	389

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	260
From 75 to 84	250
85 and over	97
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	60
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	50
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	17
bronchoscopy	12
diagnostic procedures	12
doctor visit	762
hospital care	921
inpatient care	921
minimally invasive procedures	12
preventive care	48
sleep study	35
vaccines	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	253
Female	322

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	206
From 75 to 84	213
85 and over	93
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	57
Diabetes	49
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care, preventive care and vaccines.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

airway management	24
bronchoscopy	14
diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	860
hospital care	777
inpatient care	777
minimally invasive procedures	14
preventive care	62
sleep study	57
vaccines	62

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	257
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	499
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	180
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	98
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	41
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	54
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated as a pulmonologist in Gadsden, AL were inpatient care, hospital care, thoracic (chest) imaging and X-rays.

airway management	40
bronchoscopy	43
diagnostic procedures	43
doctor visit	1919
hospital care	1381
inpatient care	1381
lab tests	151
minimally invasive procedures	43
musculoskeletal imaging	15
preventive care	179
pulmonary testing	22
sleep study	73
spinal procedures	17
thoracic (chest) imaging	752
vaccines	179
X-rays	666

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	428
Female	519

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	41
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	861
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	300
85 and over	107
Less than 65	158
65 to 74	380

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	24
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	51
Diabetes	43
Atrial Fibrillation	16
Cancer	12
Dementia	14

Education & Training

He completed residency at Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center. He has a state license in Alabama.

Residency: Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center

Licensed In: Alabama

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Riverview Regional Hospital

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Boston Scientific Corporation	$767 ULTRAFLEX TRACHEOBRONCHIAL STENT SYSTEM $627	BRONCHIAL THERMOPLASTY $110	Alair $30
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$591 SYMBICORT $347	BEVESPI AEROSPHERE $110	BREZTRI $63	CRESTOR $40	FARXIGA $17	Other $15
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.	$496 TRELEGY ELLIPTA $225	BREO $124	ANORO $68	NUCALA $11	$69
Veran Medical Technologies, Inc.	$476 Spin $476
Genentech USA, Inc.	$278 Esbriet $278
Other	$778 BELSOMRA $127	Brovana $68	XARELTO $65	Arikayce $65	UTIBRON $62	Other $390

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$2,319
Travel and Lodging	$751
Education	$317

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Kumudchandra J. Shah, MD.

Adcura, Inc.

2022

$25,000.00

Physician Covered Recipient

-convertible preferred series B

Biography

Dr. Kumudchandra Shah's specialties are sleep medicine and adult pulmonology. He practices in Gadsden, AL. He trained at Brooklyn Jewish Medical Center for residency. Dr. Shah is professionally affiliated with Riverview Regional Hospital.