Dr Nihal K Shah, MD - Medicare Psychiatry in Largo, FL

Dr Nihal K Shah, MD is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Largo, Florida. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice Florida Behavioral Institute Plc and his current practice location is 1100 Clearwater Largo Rd N, Largo, Florida. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (727) 518-6444.

Dr Nihal K Shah is licensed to practice in Florida (license number ME86976) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1407829088.

Contact Information

Dr Nihal K Shah, MD
1100 Clearwater Largo Rd N,
Largo, FL 33770-4131
(727) 518-6444
(727) 581-2678

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Nihal K Shah
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience31 Years
Location1100 Clearwater Largo Rd N, Largo, Florida
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Nihal K Shah graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1407829088
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/13/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/01/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597923078
  • Enrollment ID: I20120301000335

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Nihal K Shah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1407829088NPI-NPPES
268164100MedicaidFL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry ME86976 (Florida)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Florida Behavioral Institute Plc630574009310

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Nihal K Shah allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFlorida Behavioral Institute Plc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1770594665
PECOS PAC ID: 6305740093
Enrollment ID: O20031124000623
Entity NameWindmoor Healthcare Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1891888558
PECOS PAC ID: 2668553199
Enrollment ID: O20181108002750

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Nihal K Shah is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Nihal K Shah, MD
1100 Clearwater Largo Rd N,
Largo, FL 33770-4131

Ph: (727) 518-6444
Dr Nihal K Shah, MD
1100 Clearwater Largo Rd N,
Largo, FL 33770-4131

Ph: (727) 518-6444

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