Syed Shah, MD
NPI 1851330070 · Emergency Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Syed Shah, MD is a Emergency Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1851330070).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851330070
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Emergency Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 11824R (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 tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
475 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 241 | $167 |
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 153 | $115 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 81 | $201 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $115–$201 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 71 | 69 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 54 | 53 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 30 | 28 |
| Meloxicam | 27 | 18 |
| Ondansetron Hcl | 26 | 26 |
| Alprazolam | 24 | 23 |
| Nitrofurantoin Monohyd/M-Crystbrand: Nitrofurantoin Mono-Macro |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-05
- Last updated
- 2019-03-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Syed Shah's NPI number?
- Syed Shah's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851330070, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Syed Shah's specialty?
- Syed Shah is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Emergency Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Syed Shah located?
- Syed Shah's practice location on file with NPPES is 4200 Nelson Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605-4118.
- What is Syed Shah's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Syed Shah is (337) 474-7289.
- Does Syed Shah accept Medicare?
- Syed Shah is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Syed Shah's NPI active?
- Yes — Syed Shah's NPI (1851330070) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-03-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.