DR. VIPUL M SHAH M.D.
NPI 1790948545
Anesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine in Birmingham, AL
NPI Status: Active since July 02, 2008
Contact Information
2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR
BIRMINGHAM, AL
ZIP 35209
Phone: (205) 877-2872
Fax: (205) 877-2875
- Individual
- Male
- Anesthesiology
- Critical Care Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About VIPUL SHAH
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Vipul Shah, a provider established in Birmingham, Alabama with a medical specialization in Anesthesiology, focusing in critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1790948545 assigned on July 2008. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 207LC0200X with license number 37300 (AL). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 8 years ago.
- NPI
- 1790948545
- Provider Name
- DR. VIPUL M SHAH M.D.
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
- Location Phone
- (205) 877-2872
- Location Fax
- (205) 877-2875
- Mailing Address
- 2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209
- Mailing Phone
- (205) 877-2872
- Mailing Fax
- (205) 877-2875
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 07-02-2008
- Last Update Date
- 08-15-2018
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Anesthesiology Critical Care Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 207LC0200X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 37300
- License State
- AL
- Taxonomy Description
- An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207LC0200X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Anesthesiology | MD60279160 (WA) |
| 2 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 37300 (AL) |
| 3 | 207R00000X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | MT193301 (PA) |
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Vipul Shah is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), a Home Health Agency (HHA) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Critical care, each additional 30 minutes
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
This service was performed 183 times for 85 patientsCritical 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.
This service was performed 11 times for 11 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 21 times for 12 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1790948545, we treat the final digit (5) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 75. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 75 = 5).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 75 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1790948545, enumerated as an "individual" on July 02, 2008.
The provider is located at 2010 BROOKWOOD MEDICAL CTR DR BIRMINGHAM, AL 35209 and the phone number is (205) 877-2872.
Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207LC0200X and a focus in Critical Care Medicine.
