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Dr. Ruchi D Shah, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Houston, TX · enumerated 2012.

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

National Provider Identifier

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)

Name Dr. Ruchi D Shah

Credential M.D.

Sex Female

Practice address 6400 Fannin St Ste 1800, Houston, TX, 77030

Phone (713) 486-9400

Fax (713) 486-9592

Enumeration date Jun 26, 2012

Last updated in NPPES Jan 19, 2022

Taxonomy & licenses

207W00000X Ophthalmology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License R3957 (TX) Secondary

207WX0009X Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License R3957 (TX) Primary

MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
760512625	Other	TX	TAX IDENTIFICATION NUMBER

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Ruchi Shah is registered in NPPES with the primary taxonomy of Glaucoma Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician. The taxonomy code describes the provider's classification and area of specialization for claims and credentialing.

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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2022-01-19.