NIHAR U. SHAH MD – NPI #1285998609
Internal Medicine

An internist who specializes in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive organs including the stomach, bowels, liver and gallbladder. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using endoscopes to visualize internal organs.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

NIHAR SHAH is a physician located in BERKELEY, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1285998609 to NIHAR SHAH on June 29, 2012. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207RG0100X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Gastroenterology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 5 years ago on Jan 29, 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 NIHAR SHAH below.

NPI Profile for
NIHAR U. SHAH

NPI Number
1285998609
Enumeration Date

(about 14 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NIHAR U. SHAH
Credentials
MD
Primary location
2850 TELEGRAPH AVE
BERKELEY, CA 94705
Phone: (510) 204-8120 Fax: (510) 506-7721
2 Other location(s):
12 Camino Encinas
Orinda, CA 94563-3304
Phone: (510) 204-8189
Fax: (510) 506-3516
530 S Jackson St
Gastroenterology/Hepatology
Louisville, KY 40202-1675
Phone: (502) 588-4600
Mailing address
325 DISTEL CIR
LOS ALTOS, CA 94022-1408
Phone: (510) 204-8120 Fax: (510) 506-7721
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 29, 2021

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Identifiers

Identifiers for NIHAR SHAH

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERSTATE MEDICAL LICENSECAA133210
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
207RG0100X
- Internal Medicine / Gastroenterology (Primary)		 CA 989517
207RI0008X
- Internal Medicine / Hepatology		 CA A133210

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
NIHAR SHAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • ALTA BATES SUMMIT MEDICAL CENTER - ALTA BATES CAMP
      2450 ASHBY AVENUE
      BERKELEY, CA 94705

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