Physician Profile
Pulin A. Shah, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Shah
Pulin A. Shah, MD is a healthcare provider in New Orleans, LA specializing in ophthalmology — cornea & external disease. Pulin trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2001. Pulin is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. According to Medicare claims data, Pulin cared for 813 Medicare patients across 992 services. The services billed most often include removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, established patient complete exam of visual system, and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (504) 842-4000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
New Orleans, LA 70121
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
992 services · 813 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
212 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
63 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Preparation of corneal tissue for transplant | Procedure | 65757 |
19 | Too few peers to compare |
| Transplantation of outer layer of corneal tissue | Procedure | 65756 |
19 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66982 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
146 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure (5 years or older), initial 15 minutes | Treatment | 99152 |
134 | Too few peers to compare |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
123 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
42 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Cornea &… |
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.
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 eye doctors in New Orleans 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Shah?
Dr. Shah is an eye doctor in New Orleans, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Cornea & External Disease”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shah's address?
Dr. Shah is listed at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Shah?
The number on file is (504) 842-4000. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Shah's NPI number?
Dr. Shah's National Provider Identifier is 1770537128. 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 Dr. Shah train?
Dr. Shah attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Shah been practicing?
Dr. Shah has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Shah perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Shah performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and preparation of corneal tissue for transplant; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and use of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by physician performing a procedure , initial 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Shah confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Shah. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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