Morteza Shamsnia, MD
NPI 1508811704 · Neurology Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Morteza Shamsnia, MD is a Neurology Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1508811704).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508811704
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 07415R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% 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 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 69 | 13 |
| Gabapentin | 52 | 17 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 51 | 13 |
| Dextroamphetamine/Amphetaminebrand: Dextroamphetamine-Amphetamine | 42 | — |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 40 | 11 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$143 across 3 records (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
- 2006-05-24
- Last updated
- 2008-06-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Morteza Shamsnia's NPI number?
- Morteza Shamsnia's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508811704, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Morteza Shamsnia's specialty?
- Morteza Shamsnia is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Morteza Shamsnia located?
- Morteza Shamsnia's practice location on file with NPPES is 2905 Kingman St, Metairie, LA 70006-6615.
- What is Morteza Shamsnia's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Morteza Shamsnia is (504) 885-3737.
- Does Morteza Shamsnia accept Medicare?
- Morteza Shamsnia is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Morteza Shamsnia's NPI active?
- Yes — Morteza Shamsnia's NPI (1508811704) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.