Dr. Amit Shah, M.D.
What this data tells you about Dr. Shah
Dr. Amit Shah is a neurology specialist in Sandy Springs, GA, with 13 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Shah performed 3,567 Medicare services across 2,042 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $116 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurology. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Shah is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote Remote monitoring of nerve and brain function during surgery, billed in 15-minute increments. |
1,846 | $24 | $1,152 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites on arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes and measuring stimulated sites on the arms and legs. |
453 | $34 | $5,042 |
| Placement of skin electrodes and measurement of stimulated sites in trunk or head This procedure involves placing electrodes on the skin of the trunk or head to measure the response to stimulation at specific sites. |
192 | $20 | $2,930 |
| Electromyography of 2 extremities A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of two arms or legs. It helps evaluate nerve and muscle function. |
189 | $61 | $2,578 |
| Electromyography of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. It helps evaluate the health of muscles and the nerve cells that control them. |
183 | $35 | $2,520 |
| Central motor stimulation test of arms and legs This procedure involves placing skin electrodes on the body to measure how the central nervous system stimulates the muscles in the arms and legs. |
133 | $87 | $6,199 |
| Needle EMG of muscles on both sides of body A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles using a needle electrode. The procedure is performed on muscles located on both sides of the body. |
118 | $46 | $2,181 |
| Limited needle electromyography A test that measures the electrical activity in muscles of the arm, leg, trunk, or head using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function and nerve health. |
98 | $15 | $1,461 |
| EEG brain wave monitoring, 41-60 minutes This procedure involves monitoring and recording electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp for a duration of 41 to 60 minutes. |
68 | $41 | $5,456 |
| EEG brain wave test, 61-119 minutes This procedure measures electrical activity in the brain using electrodes placed on the scalp. It records brain wave patterns for a duration between 61 and 119 minutes. |
61 | $63 | $8,184 |
| Nerve conduction study, 3-4 tests A diagnostic test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals. It involves performing 3 to 4 separate nerve conduction studies to evaluate nerve function. |
42 | $50 | $575 |
| Nerve conduction studies, 5-6 tests A series of 5 to 6 tests that measure how well nerves send electrical signals. The procedure evaluates nerve function and helps identify damage or dysfunction. |
32 | $60 | $690 |
| Intraoperative EEG monitoring Recording brain wave activity during surgery to monitor neurological function. |
31 | $39 | $2,728 |
| Needle electromyography of middle spine muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in the muscles of the middle spine using a needle electrode. |
29 | $15 | $2,054 |
| EEG monitoring for coma or sleep This procedure measures brain wave activity to monitor patients who are in a coma or asleep. |
28 | $41 | $2,728 |
| Limited needle EMG of arm or leg muscles A test that measures the electrical activity in specific muscles of the arm or leg using a needle electrode. This limited study evaluates muscle function in a targeted area. |
28 | $14 | $1,461 |
| Nerve conduction study, 1-2 tests A test that measures how well nerves send electrical signals to evaluate nerve function. |
25 | $40 | $460 |
| Electromyography of bladder and bowel sphincters A test that measures and records the electrical activity of muscles at the bladder and bowel openings using a needle. |
11 | $72 | $2,544 |
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2023 ↗Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
Payments by company (2023)
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Geographic Context
3.4 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2023 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Shah is a remote monitoring specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 16% in GA), with low-engagement industry engagement.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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