Physician Profile
Anand M. Shah, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shah
Anand M. Shah, M.D. practices orthopaedic surgery in Palmdale, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Anand cared for 2,275 Medicare patients across 8,473 services. The services billed most often include injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, and hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (661) 949-8643
- Email not available
Practice Locations
647 W AVENUE Q
Palmdale, CA 93551
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Arthritis
- Carpal tunnel
- Rotator cuff tear
- Sciatica
- Torn Achilles tendon
- Torn ACL
- Torn meniscus
Elbow, hand, and wrist
- Cubital tunnel syndrome
- Golfer's elbow
- Tennis elbow
- Trigger finger
- Wrist fracture
Foot and ankle
- Ankle fracture
- Ankle sprain
- Heel pain
Hip
- Hip labral tear
- Lateral hip pain and trochanteric bursitis
Shoulder
- Broken collarbone
- Frozen shoulder
- Shoulder impingement
- Dislocated joint
Sports and soft tissue
- Stress fracture
Trauma and bone
- Bone fractures
- Osteoporosis
Foot & Ankle
- Bunions
Spine
- Herniated disc
- Scoliosis
- Spinal stenosis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Achilles tendon repair
- ACL reconstruction
- Carpal tunnel surgery
- Hip replacement
- Knee replacement
Evaluation and nonsurgical
- Cast placement and management
Arthroscopy
- Hip arthroscopy
- Rotator cuff repair
- Shoulder arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Hammertoe Surgery
Foot and ankle
- Ankle arthroscopy
- Ankle fusion
- Bunion surgery
Hand & Wrist
- De Quervain's Release
Hand and upper extremity
- Cubital tunnel decompression
- Dupuytren contracture surgery
- Trigger finger release
Injections & Non-Surgical
- Knee Joint Injection
- PRP Injection
Injections & pain relief
- Cortisone Shot for Joint Pain
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
- Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
- Meniscus Surgery
Shoulder surgery
- Shoulder labrum repair
Trauma & Fractures
- Broken Hip Surgery
- Hardware Removal Surgery
Trauma and fixation
- Open reduction and internal fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
8,473 services · 2,275 patients · 25 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20611 |
166 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
131 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance | Procedure | 20604 |
101 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Ultrasonic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 76942 |
157 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
148 | More than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73030 |
83 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, 2 views | Imaging | 73100 |
68 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
59 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| X-ray of elbow, 2 views | Imaging | 73070 |
30 | More often than most peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
29 | As often as other peers in Orthopaedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other orthopaedic surgeons at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopaedic surgeons in Palmdale 2
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2002 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Anand M. Shah?
Anand M. Shah is an orthopaedic surgeon in Palmdale, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopaedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Anand M. Shah's address?
Anand M. Shah is listed at 647 W Avenue Q, Palmdale, CA 93551. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Anand M. Shah?
The number on file is (661) 949-8643. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Anand M. Shah's NPI number?
Anand M. Shah's National Provider Identifier is 1700087582. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Anand M. Shah train?
Anand M. Shah attended Other, graduating in 2002. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Anand M. Shah been practicing?
Anand M. Shah has 24 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2002, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Anand M. Shah perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Anand M. Shah performs procedures including aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance, injection into tendon or ligament and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasonic guidance for needle placement and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using manual technique, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Anand M. Shah confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Anand M. Shah. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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