Pulin Shah, MD
NPI 1770537128 · Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Pulin Shah, MD is a Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1770537128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770537128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cornea and External Diseases Specialist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- MD201603 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
992 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 212 | $499 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 146 | $71 |
| Use of a Drug to Induce Depression of Consciousness By Physician Performing a Procedure (5 Years Or Older), Initial 15 Minutes99152 | 134 | $12 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 123 | $28 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 111 | $93 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 448 | 170 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 87 | 53 |
| Ofloxacin | 71 | 48 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 68 | 29 |
| Fluorometholone | 55 | 17 |
| Latanoprost | 42 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 41 | 14 |
| Valacyclovir Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,285 across 26 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
- 2006-05-20
- Last updated
- 2018-04-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pulin Shah's NPI number?
- Pulin Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770537128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Pulin Shah's specialty?
- Pulin Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cornea and External Diseases Specialist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Pulin Shah located?
- Pulin Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121.
- What is Pulin Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Pulin Shah is (504) 842-4000.
- Does Pulin Shah accept Medicare?
- Pulin Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Pulin Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Pulin Shah's NPI (1770537128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2018-04-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.