Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Amit Shah, M.D.

Neurology · Sandy Springs, GA
Practice pattern: Remote Monitoring — Significant remote device monitoring activity
6458 MERIDIAN WAY, Sandy Springs, GA 30328
6785247388
Registered in NPPES since 2013
NPI: 1790028769 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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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 in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Shah received a total of $116 from 3 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 3 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. 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.

✓ 13 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 16% volume in GA $116 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,567
Medicare services
Top 16% in GA for neurology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$32
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

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
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2023 ↗
$116
Total received (2018-2023)
Avg $39/year across 3 years
Bottom 15% in GA for neurology
3
Companies
3
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2023
$14
2019
$8
2018
$94

Payments by company (2023)

Abbott Laboratories
$14
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2023 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2023) ›
Allergan Inc.
$94
Abbott Laboratories
$14
TissueTech, Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
BOTOX · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · Prokera
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Neurologists in nearby ZIP areas
235
County median income
$91,490
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
SAINT JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL OF ATLANTA, INC
3.4 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2023
Disciplinary History — Not included 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).

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Shah experienced with continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Shah performed 1,846 continuous intraoperative neurophysiology monitoring, remote services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Shah receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Shah received a total of $116 from 3 companies across 3 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Shah's costs compare to other neurologists in Sandy Springs?
Dr. Shah's average Medicare payment per service is $32. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Shah) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: 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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →