DR. SYED AMIR SHAH MD
NPI 1851330070
Emergency Medicine in Lake Charles, LA

Q: What is Syed Shah's NPI number?

The NPI number for Syed Shah is 1851330070. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2006.

Q: What is Syed Shah's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Syed Shah was last updated on March 19, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.

Active since June 05, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4200 NELSON RD, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 474-7289 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Dr. Syed Amir Shah Md NPPES

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

DR. SYED AMIR SHAH MD (NPI 1851330070) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (11824R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1985).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851330070

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. SYED AMIR SHAHCredential: MD

Location Address4200 NELSON RDLake Charles, LA 70605-4118

Mailing Address200 Corporate BlvdLafayette, LA 70508-3870 · (800) 893-9698

Phone(337) 474-7289

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1985

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 2019

✔ NPI 1851330070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in LA · 11824R

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 11824R (LA)

4200 NELSON RD, Lake Charles, LA 70605

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1683213LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan.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. Syed Amir Shah 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.

PECOS PAC ID6800822479

PECOS Enrollment IDI20050714000698

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 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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

241 services218 patients

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

153 services138 patients

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.

81 services76 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Sulphur, LA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number190013

Location701 East Cypress StreetSulphur, LA 70663 · Calcasieu County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70605 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

$83.60 typical visit price

range $53.43 – $164.73

Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$95.09 typical visit price

range $16.64 – $133.62

Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)

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.

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