ANISH P. SHAH DO – NPI #1265487375
Internal Medicine

An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ANISH SHAH is a physician located in METAIRIE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1265487375 to ANISH SHAH on May 24, 2006. 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 207RI0200X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 11, 2026. 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 ANISH SHAH below.

NPI Profile for
ANISH P. SHAH

NPI Number
1265487375
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANISH P. SHAH
Credentials
DO
Primary location
4315 HOUMA BLVD STE 305
METAIRIE, LA 70006-2944
Phone: (504) 455-4622 Fax: (504) 455-4688
2 Other location(s):
15813 Paul Vega Md Dr Ste 201A
Hammond, LA 70403-1431
Phone: (985) 230-5390
Fax: (985) 230-5391
800 E Dawson St
Tyler, TX 75701-2036
Phone: (903) 593-8441
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 11, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for ANISH SHAH

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherLICENSELA000006
otherNPILA1265487375
medicaidTX186549505
medicaidTX186549502
medicaidTX186549503
medicaidTX186549504
medicaidTX186549506
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
207RI0200X
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease (Primary)		 LA DO.000006
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 TX M7613
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 TX M7613

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
ANISH SHAH is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4200 HOUMA BLVD
      METAIRIE, LA 70006

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