ABDEL FARID ABU SHAMAT MD
NPI 1528053824
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Lake Charles, LA
About Abdel Farid Abu Shamat Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
ABDEL FARID ABU SHAMAT MD (NPI 1528053824) is an individual nephrology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (11617R) and active in the NPI registry since September 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1981).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Other Identifiers 5
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
Abdel Farid Abu Shamat Md 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 13
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 5
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Sulphur, LAChristus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LABeauregard Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Deridder, LALake Charles Memorial Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LAChristus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS
Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
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 Abdel Abu Shamat's NPI number?
The NPI number for Abdel Abu Shamat is 1528053824. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2005.
Where is Abdel Abu Shamat located?
Abdel Abu Shamat practices at 333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Suite 140, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 494-7090.
What is Abdel Abu Shamat's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.
Is Abdel Abu Shamat enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Abdel Abu Shamat 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 Abdel Abu Shamat accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Abdel Abu Shamat 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 Abdel Abu Shamat affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Abdel Abu Shamat is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, Christus Ochsner St Patrick Hospital, Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Abdel Abu Shamat was last updated on November 17, 2009. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
