Shiva Lam, MD
NPI 1871671032 · Psychiatry Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shiva Lam, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1871671032).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1871671032
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K4933 (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
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
216 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 175 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 23 | $80 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 18 | $170 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $77–$170 (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 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Clozapine | 87 | — |
| Benztropine Mesylate | 45 | — |
| Divalproex Sodiumbrand: Divalproex Sodium Er | 39 | — |
| Gabapentin | 36 | 14 |
| Olanzapine | 32 | — |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 29 | 14 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 29 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$303 across 14 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 (2)
- 8402 Cross Park DrAustin, TX 78754-4595Phone: (512) 215-3900Fax: (512) 215-3190
- 1025 E 32nd StAustin, TX 78705-2714Phone: (512) 544-5253
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-02
- Last updated
- 2022-09-30
- Certified
- 2022-09-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shiva Lam's NPI number?
- Shiva Lam's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1871671032, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shiva Lam's specialty?
- Shiva Lam is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shiva Lam located?
- Shiva Lam's practice location on file with NPPES is 1407 W Stassney Ln, Austin, TX 78745-2947.
- What is Shiva Lam's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shiva Lam is (512) 440-4800.
- Does Shiva Lam accept Medicare?
- Shiva Lam is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shiva Lam's NPI active?
- Yes — Shiva Lam's NPI (1871671032) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-09-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.