DR. SHAMSHER SINGH AHLUWALIA MD
NPI 1497943286
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Gastonia, NC

Active since October 05, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1337 E GARRISON BLVD, GASTONIA, NC 28054(704) 865-3848(704) 854-3086 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 26, 2025, Feb 23, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Shamsher Singh Ahluwalia Md NPPES

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

DR. SHAMSHER SINGH AHLUWALIA MD (NPI 1497943286) is an individual psychiatry provider in Gastonia, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2009-00530) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497943286
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHAMSHER SINGH AHLUWALIACredential: MD
Location Address1337 E GARRISON BLVDGastonia, NC 28054-5127
Mailing AddressPo Box 744786Atlanta, GA 30374-4786 · (704) 834-2450 · Fax (704) 671-5331
Fax(704) 854-3086
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 26, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1497943286 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NC · 2009-00530✔ Licensed in NY · 249480-1✔ Licensed in MD · D0104141
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1337 E GARRISON BLVD, Gastonia, NC 28054

Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Kanwar Shamsher Singh Walia M,d

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 12211 W Meadowview Rd Ste 108Greensboro, NC 27407-3408 · Phone (336) 420-9558
Location 22525 Court DrGastonia, NC 28054-2140 · Phone (704) 834-2000 · Fax (704) 834-2500

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Shamsher Singh Ahluwalia Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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 Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Shamsher Ahluwalia reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Psychiatry
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
Gastonia, NC 28054
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
Adult Mental Health
42 MEMORIAL DR
Pinehurst, NC 28374
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 53 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
1240 HUFFMAN MILL RD
Burlington, NC 27215
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
600 N PENN ST
Connellsville, PA 15425
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Unit
1163 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
Monongahela, PA 15063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric Hospital
639 S SILVER SPRINGS RD
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
79 services14 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.
61 services26 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
15 services15 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28054 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
$165.09 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $41.27 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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 20

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

Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Social Worker (Clinical)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1337 E GARRISON BLVD
GASTONIA, NC 28054

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 Shamsher Ahluwalia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shamsher Ahluwalia is 1497943286. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 5, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Kanwar Shamsher Singh Walia M,d.

Where is Shamsher Ahluwalia located?

Shamsher Ahluwalia practices at 1337 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC 28054. The listed phone number is (704) 865-3848.

What is Shamsher Ahluwalia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Shamsher Ahluwalia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shamsher Ahluwalia is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Shamsher Ahluwalia's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Shamsher Ahluwalia reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Caromont Medical Group Inc (Gastonia, NC), Mcpc-11, LLC (Pinehurst, NC), Alamance Regional Medical Center, Inc. (Burlington, NC), Highlands Hospital And Health Center (Connellsville, PA), Monongahela Valley Hospital, Inc. (Monongahela, PA) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Shamsher Ahluwalia's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Shamsher Ahluwalia accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next and Medica list Shamsher Ahluwalia 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shamsher Ahluwalia was last updated on December 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 months 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.