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DR. SHIGEKI SAITO M.D.
NPI 1740460955
Internal Medicine in New Orleans, LA

Active since November 06, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1430 TULANE AVE, SL-9, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112(504) 988-3541(504) 988-2144 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 30, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Shigeki Saito M.d. NPPES

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

DR. SHIGEKI SAITO M.D. (NPI 1740460955) is an individual internal medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.201597) and active in the NPI registry since November 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740460955
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SHIGEKI SAITOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1430 TULANE AVE, SL-9New Orleans, LA 70112-2632
Mailing Address1430 Tulane Ave, Sl-9New Orleans, LA 70112-2632 · (504) 988-3541 · Fax (504) 988-2144
Phone(504) 988-3541
Fax(504) 988-2144
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateNovember 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 30, 2015
✔ NPI 1740460955 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.201597
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1430 TULANE AVE, New Orleans, LA 70112
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Shigeki Saito 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 ID3476709528
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120806000899
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

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.

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
20 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center New Orleans

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190005
Location2000 Canal StreetNew Orleans, LA 70112 · Orleans County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70112 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.35 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $24.58 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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.

CARRIE ALINE STEWART M.D.
Urology
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (256) 658-1406
DR. TONG WU M.D., PHD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology)
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-5210
DR. PRINCESS ERONMWON DENNAR M.D.
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518
DR. MARY CATHERINE PHELAN IV PH.D.
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
1430 TULANE AVE, SL31
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-1050
ERIC GUSTAFSON M.D., M.P.H.
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE, SL-16
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-7518
DR. MARGARETHA KLOK-VAN LEDDEN MD
Specialist
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 588-5458
JOSHUA PIERS LINHUBER MD
Internal Medicine
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-6191
JEFFREY RUTGARD M.D.
Ophthalmology
1430 TULANE AVE
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70112
Orleans Parish (504) 988-2261

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 Shigeki Saito's NPI number?

The NPI number for Shigeki Saito is 1740460955. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 6, 2007.

Where is Shigeki Saito located?

Shigeki Saito practices at 1430 Tulane Ave Sl-9, New Orleans, LA 70112. The listed phone number is (504) 988-3541.

What is Shigeki Saito's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Shigeki Saito enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Shigeki Saito 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 Shigeki Saito accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Shigeki Saito 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 Shigeki Saito affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Shigeki Saito is affiliated with University Medical Center New Orleans.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Shigeki Saito was last updated on March 30, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.