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DR. SHEM ALTMAN M.D.
NPI 1023232014
Pathology - Chemical Pathology in Scottsdale, AZ

Active since April 12, 2007Opted out of Medicare · through Aug 21, 2027
10505 N 69TH ST, SUITE 600, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253(480) 629-4008 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Shem Altman M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. SHEM ALTMAN M.D. (NPI 1023232014) is an individual chemical pathology provider in Scottsdale, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (34477) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He has opted out of Medicare through August 21, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023232014
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0104X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHEM ALTMANCredential: M.D.
Location Address10505 N 69TH ST, SUITE 600Scottsdale, AZ 85253-4532
Mailing Address10505 N 69th St, Suite 600Scottsdale, AZ 85253-4532 · (480) 629-4008
Phone(480) 629-4008
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 12, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2012
✔ NPI 1023232014 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Chemical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0104X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 34477
Definition
A chemical pathologist has expertise in the biochemistry of the human body as it applies to the understanding of the cause and progress of disease. This physician functions as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Chemical pathology entails the application of biochemical data to the detection, confirmation or monitoring of disease.
10505 N 69TH ST, Scottsdale, AZ 85253
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINF16480FL

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Shem Altman M.d. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from August 21, 2015 through August 21, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateAugust 21, 2015
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughAugust 21, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 85253 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$127.71 typical visit price
range $55.44 – $168.60
Typical copayment $31.92 (range $13.86 – $42.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.00 typical visit price
range $17.72 – $137.41
Typical copayment $24.50 (range $4.43 – $34.35)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

DR. ROBERT J. ESPOSITO O.D.
Optometrist
10505 N 69TH ST, SUITE 1000
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
Maricopa County (480) 483-0711
DR. PATRICIA SMITH PINGEL NMD
Naturopath
10505 N 69TH ST, STE 1100A
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
Maricopa County (602) 845-8949
ARIZONA FAMILY HOSPICE LLC
Hospice Care, Community Based
10505 N 69TH ST, SUITE 300
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
Maricopa County (480) 991-8200
YVETTE MELBER M.A.
Counselor
10505 N 69TH ST, 1100
SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85253
Maricopa County (480) 219-3075

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Shem Altman's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shem Altman is 1023232014. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 12, 2007.

Where is Shem Altman located?

Shem Altman practices at 10505 N 69th St Suite 600, Scottsdale, AZ 85253. The listed phone number is (480) 629-4008.

What is Shem Altman's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Chemical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0104X.

Is Shem Altman enrolled in Medicare?

No. Shem Altman has opted out of Medicare through August 21, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shem Altman was last updated on November 6, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.