Amar Shah, MD
NPI 1588001424 · Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Colorectal Surgery (proctology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Amar Shah, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1588001424).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1588001424
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Colon & Rectal Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S3299 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
399 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Diagnostic Exam of Anus Using an Endoscope46600 | 97 | $119 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 81 | $91 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 59 | $128 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 51 | $166 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 46 | $110 |
| Removal of External Hemorrhoids By Rubber Banding46221 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 7 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium, Potassium,mag Sulfatesbrand: Sod Sulf-Potass Sulf-Mag Sulf | 37 | 36 |
| Metronidazole | 34 | 31 |
| Neomycin Sulfate | 32 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 29 | 23 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 24 | 19 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 16 | 15 |
| Methocarbamol | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,428 across 22 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1101 Madison St Ste 510Seattle, WA 98104Phone: (206) 386-6600Fax: (206) 386-2452
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2013-06-02
- Last updated
- 2019-08-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Amar Shah's NPI number?
- Amar Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588001424, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Amar Shah's specialty?
- Amar Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Colon & Rectal Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Amar Shah located?
- Amar Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 4106 Medical Pkwy, Austin, TX 78756.
- What is Amar Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Amar Shah is (512) 418-1979.
- Does Amar Shah accept Medicare?
- Amar Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Amar Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Amar Shah's NPI (1588001424) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-08-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.