Shams Halat, MD
NPI 1609066109 · Cytopathology Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pathology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shams Halat, MD is a Cytopathology Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1609066109).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609066109
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cytopathology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD.203575 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
623 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 203 | $37 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Intermediate Complexity88305 | 113 | $58 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Each Additional Procedure88341 | 66 | $31 |
| Special Stained Specimen Slides to Examine Tissue, Initial Procedure88342 | 54 | $34 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately Low Complexity88304 | 53 | $23 |
| Pathology Examination of Tissue Using a Microscope, Moderately High Complexity88307 | 42 | $76 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2325 N Hullen StMetairie, LA 70001-6909Phone: (504) 509-6680Fax: (504) 304-8487
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-07-31
- Last updated
- 2024-05-10
- Certified
- 2024-05-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shams Halat's NPI number?
- Shams Halat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609066109, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shams Halat's specialty?
- Shams Halat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cytopathology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shams Halat located?
- Shams Halat's practice location on file with NPPES is 5339 Odonovan Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70808-4388.
- What is Shams Halat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shams Halat is (225) 766-4999.
- Does Shams Halat accept Medicare?
- Shams Halat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shams Halat's NPI active?
- Yes — Shams Halat's NPI (1609066109) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.