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MUHAMMAD SHUJA M.D.
NPI 1538102777
Pediatrics in Metairie, LA

Active since June 14, 2006
5037 VETERANS BLVD., SUITE 2E, METAIRIE, LA 70006(504) 887-2616(504) 887-2652 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 30, 2026.

About Muhammad Shuja M.d. NPPES

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

MUHAMMAD SHUJA M.D. (NPI 1538102777) is an individual pediatrics provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (05442R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1538102777
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameMUHAMMAD SHUJACredential: M.D.
Location Address5037 VETERANS BLVD., SUITE 2EMetairie, LA 70006
Mailing Address10 Monte Carlo DrKenner, LA 70065-2029 · (504) 471-0459
Phone(504) 887-2616
Fax(504) 887-2652
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 14, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1538102777 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 05442R
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
5037 VETERANS BLVD., Metairie, LA 70006
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1314366LA

Accepted Insurance

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

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

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What is Muhammad Shuja's NPI number?

The NPI number for Muhammad Shuja is 1538102777. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2006.

Where is Muhammad Shuja located?

Muhammad Shuja practices at 5037 Veterans Blvd. Suite 2E, Metairie, LA 70006. The listed phone number is (504) 887-2616.

What is Muhammad Shuja's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

What insurance does Muhammad Shuja accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana and UnitedHealthcare list Muhammad Shuja 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 Muhammad Shuja was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 54 days 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.