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Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD

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(Dr. Prashant C. Shah, MD)

(480 Ratings)

Specializes in: Cardiac Surgery, General Surgery and Thoracic Surgery

St. George's University School of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: newborn care

2401 S 31ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76508

(254) 724-2111

Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD is a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX specializing in cardiac surgery, general surgery and thoracic surgery. He graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Baylor Scott & White Health, Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple.

Office Locations

2401 S 31ST STREET
TEMPLE, TX 76508

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2002 Holcombe Boulevard Houston Vamc (580)
Houston, TX 77030

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

thoracic lymphadenectomy

thoracotomy with lymph node dissection

In 2023, Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD performed more thoracic lymphadenectomy, and thoracotomy with lymph node dissection procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 10%

By Volume:

thoracic surgery procedures

In 2023, Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD performed more thoracic (chest) surgery procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Texas.

Top 25%

By Volume:

lobectomy

video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery

By Affordability:

dissection

lymphadenectomy

lymph node excision

lymph node procedures

surgical dissection

thoracic lymphadenectomy

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD performed more lobectomy, and video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for dissection, lymphadenectomy (lymph node dissection), lymph node excision, lymph node procedures, surgical dissection, and thoracic lymphadenectomy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. 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.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	43
catheterization	19
dissection	13
doctor visit	136
excision	13
lymph node procedures	13
minimally invasive procedures	56
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	49
catheterization	14
dissection	26
doctor visit	178
excision	26
lobectomy	16
lymph node procedures	26
minimally invasive procedures	91
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	59

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	46
Female	45

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

**Age**
From 65 to 74	54
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2013

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	53
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	49
catheterization	11
dissection	17
doctor visit	296
excision	17
lobectomy	12
lymph node procedures	17
minimally invasive procedures	78
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	46

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	119
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	35
Dementia	11
Cancer	75

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, bronchoscopy, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	36
dissection	21
doctor visit	241
excision	21
lobectomy	15
lymph node procedures	21
minimally invasive procedures	72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	36

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	134

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	234
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	46
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	71

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

bronchoscopy	14
dissection	32
doctor visit	101
excision	32
lobectomy	23
lymph node procedures	32
minimally invasive procedures	69
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	55

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	51
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	44
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	37
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	29
Dementia	21
Cancer	53

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2017 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	45
doctor visit	121
excision	45
gastrointestinal procedures	13
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	45
minimally invasive procedures	60
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	63

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	65
Female	62

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	110
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	74
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	50
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	59
Diabetes	33
Dementia	15
Cancer	59

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, excision and dissection.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	60
doctor visit	172
excision	77
gastrointestinal procedures	16
lobectomy	29
lymph node procedures	60
minimally invasive procedures	111
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	106

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	75

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	76
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	50
Diabetes	38
Dementia	14
Cancer	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2019 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	54
doctor visit	167
excision	54
lobectomy	22
lymph node procedures	54
minimally invasive procedures	62
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	76

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	86
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	121
Black	18
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	75
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	38
Dementia	18
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2020 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	46
doctor visit	118
excision	46
lobectomy	25
lymph node procedures	46
minimally invasive procedures	60
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	71

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	72
Female	68

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	54
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	49
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	55

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2021 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	30
doctor visit	177
excision	30
lobectomy	18
lymph node procedures	30
minimally invasive procedures	48
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	48

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	74
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	87
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	12
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	45
Diabetes	34
Dementia	17
Cancer	51

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX during 2022 were thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, minimally invasive procedures, dissection and lymph node procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

dissection	47
doctor visit	400
excision	47
lobectomy	38
lymph node procedures	47
minimally invasive procedures	85
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	85

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	122
Female	103

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	184
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	21
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	27
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	34
Dementia	6
Cancer	56

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated as a cardiac surgeon in TEMPLE, TX were minimally invasive procedures, thoracic (chest) surgery procedures, bronchoscopy and excision.

bronchoscopy	38
catheterization	14
dissection	35
doctor visit	191
excision	37
gastrointestinal procedures	14
lobectomy	21
lymph node procedures	35
minimally invasive procedures	72
thoracic (chest) surgery procedures	61

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD.

**Gender**
Male	76
Female	69

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	120
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	43
85 and over	3
Less than 65	3
65 to 74	75

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, cancer and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	13
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	44
Diabetes	31
Atrial Fibrillation	15
Cancer	55
Dementia	11

Education & Training

Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD graduated from St. George's University School of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Maimonides Medical Center (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Baylor Scott & White Health

Baylor Scott & White Continuing Care Hospital - Temple

Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: CIGNA Open Access, United Healthcare Select Plus, United Healthcare Select, United Healthcare Choice Plus, Humana HMO, United Healthcare Choice, Blue Choice, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, TRICARE Extra, TRICARE, Blue California, Aetna Select, Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Open Access Managed Choice, CIGNA Choice Fund, Aetna Open Access Elect Choice, CIGNA Open Access Plus, Aetna Choice POS II, BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan, WellCare, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, United Healthcare, United Healthcare Navigate, Railroad Medicare, Medicaid, Aetna Managed Choice, Guardian, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare Navigate Plus, Humana PPO, Humana ChoiceCare Network, CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network, Superior Health Plan, Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators, Aetna-Health Network Option, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP), Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx, Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family, Aetna-Open Access Select, Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl, Medicare-Traditional Medicare, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Aetna-Health Network Only, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

CIGNA Open Access

United Healthcare Select Plus

United Healthcare Select

United Healthcare Choice Plus

Humana HMO

United Healthcare Choice

Blue Choice

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

TRICARE Extra

TRICARE

Blue California

Aetna Select

Aetna HMO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Open Access Managed Choice

CIGNA Choice Fund

Aetna Open Access Elect Choice

CIGNA Open Access Plus

Aetna Choice POS II

BlueCross BlueShield ParPlan

WellCare

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Navigate

Railroad Medicare

Medicaid

Aetna Managed Choice

Guardian

Humana

Cigna

United Healthcare Navigate Plus

Humana PPO

Humana ChoiceCare Network

CIGNA Open Access Plus In Network

Superior Health Plan

Aetna-Aetna Signature Administrators

Aetna-Health Network Option

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Extended PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Prime Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Dual Complete Plan (HMO D-SNP)

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Emerald

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Aetna-Aetna Medicare Value Plan (HMO)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Prism Electric-BSW Premier - Prism

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

FirstCare Health Plans-CHIP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Aetna-Group Retiree Medicare PPO - Limited to Exxon/Mobil

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Onyx

Centivo Network-Centivo Network - Baylor Scott & White Premier

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Aetna-Open Access Select

Nebraska Furniture Mart-Pearl

Medicare-Traditional Medicare

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Catalyst Health Group-Catalyst Health - Baylor Scott & White Preferred

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

FirstCare Health Plans-FirstCare Select Plus HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Aetna-Health Network Only

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.82 out of 5 stars based on 480 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Prashant Chandrakant Shah, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in TEMPLE, TX.

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Reviews From Around The Web

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-14

Patient verified via Press Ganey

Dr. Shah and staff are great healthcare providers. They are experts and are accessible. I appreciate them so much. Dr. Shah trimmed down the stitches that didn't dissolve and told me how best to swallow my food.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-02

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Dr. Shah is an exceptional physician who saved my life earlier this past year in May. I will be forever grateful to him and his colleagues.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-29

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Oh my gosh, his communication skills are amazing. He was very patient while answering my questions. Never took anything I said lightly.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-05

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He answered any questions we had and then some dr. Shaws assistant was extremely knowledgeable of my problem

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-03-31

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Listened to our concerns and made sure Kathy understood what was going to come.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-02-17

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Very caring and too the time to explain everything to my wife and I.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-09

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Very personable professional amd thorough.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-11-17

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Very informative

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-12-16

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Saved my life

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$209 SternaLock Blu $102	RibFix Blu $96	ORAL AND MAXILLOFACIAL $12
Celgene Corporation	$173 Abraxane $149	Pomalyst $25
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$164 XIFAXAN $119	XIFAXANIBSD $26	Uceris $20
Ethicon US, LLC	$153 Endoscopy Endocutters $71	Energy Harmonic $49	VISTASEAL $33
AtriCure, Inc.	$133 ATRICURE CRYOICE CRYOABLATION SYSTEM (CRYO2) $69	AtriCure cryoICE cryoSPHERE Cryoablation System $64
Other	$739 Impella $129	Da Vinci Surgical System $111	Operating Room $62	Gilotrif $61	ALIMTA $44	Other $332

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,509
Education	$62

Biography

Dr. Prashant Shah's medical specialty is cardiac surgery, general surgery, and thoracic surgery. He has a special interest in newborn care. Dr. Shah is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. He seems to be an in-network provider for United Healthcare Navigate, Blue California, and Humana ChoiceCare Network, as well as other insurance carriers. After completing medical school at St. George's University School of Medicine, Dr. Shah performed his residency at Maimonides Medical Center. He is affiliated with Scott & White Clinic and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. He welcomes new patients at his office inTemple, TX as reported by Doctor.com.