Amin Shamal, M.D.
NPI 1376721043 · Mental Health Counselor · Paramus, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amin Shamal, M.D. is a Mental Health Counselor provider in Paramus, NJ (NPI 1376721043).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376721043
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Mental Health CounselorBehavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydroxyzine Hcl | 111 | 31 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 107 | 18 |
| Gabapentin | 101 | 35 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 68 | 22 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 64 | 20 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 54 | 14 |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-05
- Last updated
- 2021-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amin Shamal's NPI number?
- Amin Shamal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376721043, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amin Shamal's specialty?
- Amin Shamal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Mental Health Counselor (Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers).
- Where is Amin Shamal located?
- Amin Shamal's practice location on file with NPPES is 230 E Ridgewood Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652-4142.
- What is Amin Shamal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amin Shamal is (201) 967-4000.
- Does Amin Shamal accept Medicare?
- Amin Shamal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amin Shamal's NPI active?
- Yes — Amin Shamal's NPI (1376721043) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.