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SHOBHA N. JOSHI M.D.
NPI 1346327822
Internal Medicine - Hepatology in New Orleans, LA

Active since November 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Shobha N. Joshi M.d. NPPES

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

SHOBHA N. JOSHI M.D. (NPI 1346327822) is an individual hepatology provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.14379R) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1971).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1346327822
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0008X
Provider Legal NameSHOBHA N. JOSHICredential: M.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAYNew Orleans, LA 70121
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HighwayNew Orleans, LA 70121 · (504) 842-4000
Phone(504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1971
Enumeration DateNovember 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 2009
✔ NPI 1346327822 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · HepatologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0008X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.14379R
Definition
The discipline of Hepatology encompasses the structure, function, and diseases of the liver and biliary tract. The American Board of Internal Medicine considers Hepatology part of the subspecialty of gastroenterology. Physicians who identify themselves as Hepatologists usually, but not always, have been trained in gastrointestinal programs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · GastroenterologyTaxonomy 207RG0100X · License MD.14379R (LA)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, New Orleans, LA 70121
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Shobha Vasant Nadkarni Md

Other Identifiers 5

Medicare UPINE64425
Medicare PIN4E0617061LA
Medicaid1114464LA
Medicare PIN4E061DB49LA
Medicaid00125420MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Shobha N. Joshi M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8820022916
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050919000559
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Shobha Joshi reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Ochsner Clinic LLC
Same address
Pediatrics
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1215136080 (504) 842-3000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 8

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
46 services40 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
31 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
27 services27 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
25 services23 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
21 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190002
Location1214 Coolidge AvenueLafayette, LA 70503 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Slidell Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Slidell, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190040
Location1001 Gause BlvdSlidell, LA 70458 · St. Tammany County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190202
Location17000 Medical Center DrBaton Rouge, LA 70816 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock

Acute Care Hospitals · Bay Saint Louis, MS
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number250162
Location149 Drinkwater BlvdBay Saint Louis, MS 39520 · Hancock County
Emergency services

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
12 suppliers224 claims18,679 services$0.29 avg. paid by Medicare
Cyclosporine, oral, 25 mg J7515
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers23 claims3,270 services$0.54 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
6 suppliers101 claims12,542 services$0.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier34 claims4,020 services$0.69 avg. paid by Medicare
Sirolimus, oral, 1 mg J7520
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims450 services$2.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
12 suppliers237 claims237 services$18.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MICHAEL CHRISTOPHER KNISLEY M.D.
Emergency Medicine
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3460
DAVID S BRUCE M.
Transplant Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
JAMES R HANLEY III MD
Emergency Medicine (Pediatric Emergency Medicine)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
DR. DAVID S KIRSCH MD
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-4000
DR. KACEY CHRISTOPHER WUERTZ DNP, AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY, SURGICAL INTENSIVE CARE 10TH FLOOR WEST TOWER
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3000
DR. TREVOR WILLIAM REICHMAN MD, PHD
Transplant Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3925
DR. IVORY CRITTENDON III MD
Pediatrics (Pediatric Cardiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-5200
DR. MATTHEW EDWARD PATTERSON M.D.
Anesthesiology
1514 JEFFERSON HIGHWAY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Jefferson Parish (504) 842-3755

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 Shobha Joshi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shobha Joshi is 1346327822. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 1, 2006. The provider is also known as Shobha Vasant Nadkarni MD.

Where is Shobha Joshi located?

Shobha Joshi practices at 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4000.

What is Shobha Joshi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hepatology, with taxonomy code 207RI0008X.

Is Shobha Joshi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shobha Joshi is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organization bills Medicare for Shobha Joshi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shobha Joshi reassigns Medicare benefits to Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Shobha Joshi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shobha Joshi accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Shobha Joshi as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Shobha Joshi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shobha Joshi is affiliated with Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center, Ochsner Medical Center Acute, Slidell Memorial Hospital, Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge and Ochsner Medical Center-Hancock.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shobha Joshi was last updated on September 3, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.