AMIT SHAH M.D. – NPI #1538571823
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

AMIT SHAH is a physician located in UNION, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1538571823 to AMIT SHAH on May 21, 2014. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 3 years ago on Mar 10, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for AMIT SHAH below.

NPI Profile for
AMIT SHAH

NPI Number
1538571823
Enumeration Date

(more than 12 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AMIT SHAH
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
2317 CENTER ISLAND
ROUTE 22
UNION, NJ 07083
Phone: (201) 354-1951 Fax: (201) 354-1952
Mailing address
1 DIAMOND HILL RD
BERKELEY HEIGHTS, NJ 07922-2104
Phone: (908) 273-4300 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 08, 2023

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 NY 289778

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
AMIT SHAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • GOOD SAMARITAN HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1000 MONTAUK HIGHWAY
      WEST ISLIP, NY 11795
    • NS/LIJ HS HUNTINGTON HOSPITAL
      270 PARK AVENUE
      HUNTINGTON, NY 11743

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