ABDEL F. ABU SHAMAT MD – NPI #1528053824
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

ABDEL ABU SHAMAT is a physician located in LAKE CHARLES, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1528053824 to ABDEL ABU SHAMAT on September 13, 2005. 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was previously updated about 17 years ago on Nov 17, 2009. 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 ABDEL ABU SHAMAT below.

NPI Profile for
ABDEL F. ABU SHAMAT

NPI Number
1528053824
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ABDEL F. ABU SHAMAT
Credentials
MD
Primary location
333 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DR
SUITE 140
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601-5887
Phone: (337) 494-7090 Fax: (337) 494-7040
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ABDEL ABU SHAMAT

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
OTHERRR MEDICARELAP00103040
MEDICAIDLA1679232
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 LA 11617R
207R00000X
- Internal Medicine		 LA 11617R

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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
ABDEL ABU SHAMAT is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BEAUREGARD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      600 S PINE STREET
      DERIDDER, LA 70634
    • CHRISTUS OCHSNER LAKE AREA HOSPITAL
      4200 NELSON ROAD
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605
    • CHRISTUS OCHSNER ST PATRICK HOSPITAL
      524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY DRIVE
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
    • LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      1701 OAK PARK BLVD
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
    • WEST CALCASIEU CAMERON HOSPITAL
      701 EAST CYPRESS STREET
      SULPHUR, LA 70663
  • DIALYSIS FACILITY
    • FKC - BEAUREGARD PARISH LLC
      602 W 1ST STREET
      DERIDDER, LA 70634
    • FKC - CALCASIEU PARISH
      1000 BEGLIS PARKWAY
      SULPHUR, LA 70663
    • FMC - LAKE CHARLES HOME LLC
      330 CHAVANNE ST
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
    • FMCNA - CENTRAL LAKE CHARLES DX
      2309 Ryan St
      LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
    • FMCNA - JENNINGS
      1906 JOHNSON ST
      JENNINGS, LA 70546

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