AKASH J. SHAH MD – NPI #1265937007
Internal Medicine

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

AKASH SHAH is a physician located in BROOKFIELD, CT. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265937007 to AKASH SHAH on March 26, 2018. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207R00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jun 11, 2021. 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 AKASH SHAH below.

NPI Profile for
AKASH J. SHAH

NPI Number
1265937007
Enumeration Date

(more than 8 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
AKASH J. SHAH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
401 FEDERAL RD
BROOKFIELD, CT 06804-4002
Phone: (203) 775-6365 Fax: (203) 740-3010
1 Other location(s):
24 Hospital Ave
Danbury, CT 06810-6099
Phone: (203) 739-7000
Mailing address
24 HOSPITAL AVE
DANBURY, CT 06810-6099
Phone: (203) 739-7000 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jun 11, 2021

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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
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine (Primary)		 CT 67526
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 CT

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
AKASH SHAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • DANBURY HOSPITAL
      24 HOSPITAL AVE
      DANBURY, CT 06810
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • WESTERN CONNECTICUT HOME CARE INC
      100 SAW MILL ROAD
      DANBURY, CT 06810

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