SHIRA AMDUR M.D.
NPI 1467728345
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Austell, GA
About Shira Amdur M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
SHIRA AMDUR M.D. (NPI 1467728345) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Austell, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (82667) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.
Secondary Practice Location 1
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Shira Amdur 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Marietta, GAWellstar Cobb Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Austell, GAOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Shira Amdur's NPI number?
The NPI number for Shira Amdur is 1467728345. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 26, 2012.
Where is Shira Amdur located?
Shira Amdur practices at 3950 Austell Rd, Austell, GA 30106. The listed phone number is (770) 793-7899.
What is Shira Amdur's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.
Is Shira Amdur enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Shira Amdur 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.
What insurance does Shira Amdur accept?
Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Shira Amdur 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 Shira Amdur affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Shira Amdur is affiliated with Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and Wellstar Cobb Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Shira Amdur was last updated on October 3, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
