Physician Profile
Shyam J. Thakkar, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Thakkar
Based in Morgantown, WV, Shyam J. Thakkar, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under gastroenterology. Shyam graduated from Temple University School of Medicine in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Shyam provided 753 services to 675 patients. The services billed most often include removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope, review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope, and subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (304) 598-4800
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1 MEDICAL CENTER DR
Morgantown, WV 26506
1307 Federal St Suite B100
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Gastroenterology 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
- Acid reflux
- Celiac disease
- Crohn's disease
- Hemorrhoids
- IBS
- Swallowing difficulties
- Ulcerative colitis
Biliary and pancreas
- Acute pancreatitis
- Gallstones
- Pancreatic cysts
- Primary sclerosing cholangitis
Colon and anorectal
- Anal fissure
- Colon cancer
- Colon polyps
- Lower gastrointestinal bleeding
Esophagus and swallowing
- Barrett's esophagus
- Eosinophilic esophagitis
- Esophageal stricture
- Esophagitis
Functional bowel and motility
- Chronic diarrhea
- Fecal incontinence
- Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth
Liver
- Ascites
- Autoimmune hepatitis
- Cirrhosis
- Fatty liver disease
- Hemochromatosis
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Portal hypertension
Stomach and duodenum
- Functional dyspepsia
- Gastritis
- Gastroparesis
- H. pylori infection
- Peptic ulcer disease
Bowel & Colon
- Diverticulitis
Digestive Symptoms
- Constipation
Gallbladder & Bile Ducts
- Blocked Bile Duct
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Colonoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Gallbladder removal
- Hernia repair
- Liver biopsy
Lower endoscopy
- Colon polyp removal
- Endoscopic control of gastrointestinal bleeding
- Flexible sigmoidoscopy
Upper endoscopy
- Endoscopic submucosal dissection
- Esophageal dilation
Capsule and physiology testing
- Anorectal manometry
- Capsule endoscopy
- Esophageal manometry
Diagnostic Testing
- 24-Hour Acid Reflux Test
- EUS-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- H. Pylori Breath Test
- SIBO Breath Test
Liver procedures
- Esophageal variceal banding
- Liver elastography
- Paracentesis
Treatments
- Stool Transplant
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
753 services · 675 patients · 19 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43264 |
80 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | Procedure | 45385 |
52 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43259 |
51 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Insertion of stent into pancreatic or bile duct using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43274 |
43 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Ultrasound guided needle aspiration or biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43242 |
42 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Removal of large bowel tissue using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 45390 |
40 | More than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43239 |
36 | Less often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Incision of pancreatic outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43262 |
29 | More often than most peers in Gastroenterology |
| Diagnostic exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43235 |
19 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
| Dilation of stomach outlet using a flexible endoscope | Procedure | 43245 |
17 | As often as other peers in Gastroenterology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 3
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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 gastroenterologists in Morgantown 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2001 at Temple University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope 7
Providers in WV who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Shyam J. Thakkar?
Shyam J. Thakkar is a gastroenterologist in Morgantown, WV. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Gastroenterology”.
NPI registry
What is Shyam J. Thakkar's address?
Shyam J. Thakkar is listed at 1 Medical Center Dr, Morgantown, WV 26506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Shyam J. Thakkar?
The number on file is (304) 598-4800. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Shyam J. Thakkar?
Shyam J. Thakkar's National Provider Identifier is 1437243383. 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 Shyam J. Thakkar train?
Shyam J. Thakkar attended Temple University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Shyam J. Thakkar have?
Shyam J. Thakkar has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Shyam J. Thakkar perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Shyam J. Thakkar performs procedures including removal of stone or debris from bile or pancreatic duct using a flexible endoscope, removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare and ultrasound exam of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope; reads or performs imaging such as review by radiologist of image from tube placement into bile duct using an endoscope and review by radiologist of image to guide opening of digestive tract, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Shyam J. Thakkar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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