Dr Tapan R Shah, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Las Vegas, NV

Dr Tapan R Shah, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Las Vegas, Nevada. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1996 and has 28 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Jack E Abrams M D Professional Corporation and his current practice location is 6450 Medical Center St, Suite 100, Las Vegas, Nevada. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (702) 304-9494.

Dr Tapan R Shah is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 9412) 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 1508820200.

Contact Information

Dr Tapan R Shah, MD
6450 Medical Center St, Suite 100,
Las Vegas, NV 89148-2442
(702) 304-9494
(702) 304-9495



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Tapan R Shah
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience28 Years
Location6450 Medical Center St, Las Vegas, Nevada
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 Tapan R Shah attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1996
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508820200
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/19/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5496769598
  • Enrollment ID: I20110111000296

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tapan R Shah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508820200NPI-NPPES
2018519MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 9412 (Nevada)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Jack E Abrams M D Professional Corporation32745972653

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Entity NameJack E Abrams M D Professional Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1881611887
PECOS PAC ID: 3274597265
Enrollment ID: O20041118000912

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Tapan R Shah, MD
6450 Medical Center St, Suite 100,
Las Vegas, NV 89148-2442

Ph: (702) 304-9494
Dr Tapan R Shah, MD
6450 Medical Center St, Suite 100,
Las Vegas, NV 89148-2442

Ph: (702) 304-9494

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