Sarthi Rakshen Shah, M.D.
Sarthi Rakshen Shah, M.D. is an Internal Medicine Physician in Mission Hills, CA, registered under NPI 1003173071. This provider registers 2 separate taxonomy codes, which usually means they practise across more than one recognised specialty.
Getting there
Here is what surrounds this office in Mission Hills, based on OpenStreetMap data collected Sep 9, 2026. Parking is available about 0.26 mi away at Chatsworth Park And Ride. The nearest transit stop is 925 ft away, served by Sepulveda & Chatsworth. If you arrive early, there is a coffee shop 0.20 mi away.
Getting here and what is nearby
Parking 391 ft ~2 min
Transit Sepulveda & San Jose 477 ft ~2 min
Hotel Valley Inn 495 ft ~2 min
Parking 540 ft ~3 min
Transit Sepulveda & San Jose 559 ft ~3 min
Restaurant Dunkin' 591 ft ~3 min
10432 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
05:00-19:00
Convenience Mission Hills Market 735 ft ~3 min
15340 Chatsworth Street, Mission Hills 91345
Transit Sepulveda & Chatsworth 925 ft ~4 min
Convenience G&M Food Mart 965 ft ~4 min
10701 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
Gas station Chevron 960 ft ~4 min
10701 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
Coffee Donut & Sandwich Station 0.20 mi ~5 min
15417 Chatsworth Street, Mission Hills 91345
Restaurant Mi Carbonero 0.20 mi ~5 min
10720 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
Restaurant Kop Jai Lai 0.20 mi ~5 min
15423 Chatsworth Street, Mission Hills 91345
Parking Chatsworth Park And Ride 0.26 mi ~6 min
15550 Chatsworth Street Se Quad I-405 / Sr 118 Ic, Granada Hills 91345
Grocery Vons 0.30 mi ~7 min
10321 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
Mo-Su 06:00-23:00
Convenience Dino Mart 0.36 mi ~8 min
Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
Gas station Sinclair 0.37 mi ~8 min
10259 Sepulveda Boulevard, Mission Hills 91345
Gas station Arco 0.39 mi ~8 min
15508 Devonshire Street, Mission Hills 91345
Distances are straight‑line estimates — walking routes may be longer. Hours and phone numbers can change; call ahead to confirm.
Credentials and Medicare
| Licence | State | Specialty |
|---|---|---|
| A135422 | CA | Internal Medicine Physician primary |
This provider holds licence A135422 issued in CA. A licence number in NPPES reflects what was filed at registration — it does not confirm the licence is still active today.
- Status
- Approved
- Provider type
- Practitioner - Internal Medicine
- PAC ID
- 0648588970
- Enrollment ID
- I20151006001110
Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Internal Medicine. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.
What Internal Medicine covers
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 207R00000X
All registered taxonomy codes
This provider registers 2 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.
| Code | Specialty | Licence | State | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 390200000X | Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program | — | — | |
| 207R00000X | Internal Medicine Physician | A135422 | CA | primary |
The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.
Full NPPES record
An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.
| NPI | 1003173071 valid check digit |
|---|---|
| Entity type | Individual (NPI-1) |
| Enumeration date | Apr 16, 2012 |
| Last updated | Oct 26, 2015 |
| Status | Active |
| Sole proprietor | No |
| Gender | Male |
| Credential | M.D. |
| Practice address |
11333 SEPULVEDA BLVD Mission Hills, CA 91345 (818) 365-9531 |
| Mailing address |
PO BOX 9602 Mission Hills, CA 91346 |
Number check
How the check works, step by step
Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.
| Digit | 8 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 7 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doubled? | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 | — | ×2 |
| Value | 8 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 5 |
Sum = 49 · next multiple of 10 = 50 · check digit = 1 · actual last digit = 1
A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.