Vipul Shelat, M.D.
NPI 1699736173 · Neurology Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vipul Shelat, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1699736173).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699736173
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13324R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
3 documented practice locations
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 · 1 distinct drug on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Dextromethorphan Hbr/Quinidinebrand: Nuedexta | 12 |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 12200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110Newport News, VA 23601-2344Phone: (757) 534-5100
- 20486 Market StreetOnancock, VA 23417Phone: (757) 302-2700Fax: (757) 787-9262
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-03-31
- Last updated
- 2021-04-15
- Certified
- 2021-04-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vipul Shelat's NPI number?
- Vipul Shelat's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699736173, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vipul Shelat's specialty?
- Vipul Shelat is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vipul Shelat located?
- Vipul Shelat's practice location on file with NPPES is 707 Dr. Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601.
- What is Vipul Shelat's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vipul Shelat is (337) 433-0762.
- Does Vipul Shelat accept Medicare?
- Vipul Shelat is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vipul Shelat's NPI active?
- Yes — Vipul Shelat's NPI (1699736173) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-04-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.