Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah
Dr. Shamita B. Shah
Last updated: Jan 4, 2016

Dr. Shamita B. Shah

  • Gender: Female
  • Experience: 21 years
  • Graduated from: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
  • Graduation year: 2000
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1740302710

Dr. Shamita B. Shah M.D.

Gastroenterologist

She is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans, LA 70121. Can help patients with the following: Blood in Stool, Food Allergies, Gallbladder Pain, Hepatitis C (HCV), Intussusception, Pancreatic Cysts. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740302710. Appointment can be made via the phone number (504) 842-4015. She also has a website where you can get more information. The website can be found at https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/shamita-shah. She is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Conditions treated

Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah, being an gastroenterologist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Shamita B. Shah.

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Anemia
  • Ascites
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Bad Breath
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Bleeding Varices
  • Blood in Stool
  • Botulism
  • Cancer
  • Carcinoid Tumor
  • Celiac Disease
  • Childhood Obesity
  • Cirrhosis
  • Clostridium Difficile Colitis
  • Colitis
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulosis
  • Eosinophilic Esophagitis
  • Esophagitis
  • Fatty Liver Disease
  • Feeding and Swallowing
  • Food Allergies
  • Gallbladder Pain
  • Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Gastroparesis
  • Heartburn
  • Helicobacter Pylori Infection
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis A (HAV)
  • Hepatitis B (HBV)
  • Hepatitis C (HCV)
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
  • Internal Bleeding
  • Intussusception
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Lactose Intolerance
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome
  • Liver Disease
  • Nausea and Vomiting
  • Pancreas Divisum
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Pancreatic Cysts
  • Pancreatitis
  • Peptic Ulcer
  • Portal Hypertension
  • Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC)
  • Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed by Dr. Shamita B. Shah

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shamita B. Shah as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible PPO · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

HMO Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 26 plans from HMO Louisiana
HMO Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (H) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (L) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (N) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized (S) HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (L) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (N) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized (S) POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (H) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (L) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (N) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Connect Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized (S) POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Community Blue Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shamita B. Shah is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Shamita B. Shah is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Gastroenterology .

Bills through: Ochsner Clinic Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Takeda $71894
Janssen $28419
AbbVie $19856

Other

Promotional Speaking or Service $103050
Travel and Lodging $14728
Food and Beverage $3084

Studies

LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS

Graduated in 2000

Other ways to reach out

  • Website: https://www.ochsner.org/doctors/shamita-shah

Affiliated practices

Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi
303 Marion Avenue
McComb, 39648 MS
(601) 249-1350

Affiliated hospitals

OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS
1516 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, 70121 LA
(504) 842-3000

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Questions & Answers

Has Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah affiliation with hospitals?

Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah is affiliated with OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER NEW ORLEANS.

Does Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah is affiliated with Cardiovascular Institute of Mississippi.

Does Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah accept patients with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah is listed in-network for Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana through the ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov). See the Marketplace plans section for details.

Where can you meet with Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah?

Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Highway in New Orleans, LA 70121.

What conditions does Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah treat?

Dr. Shamita Bhupendra Shah provides treatment for Blood in Stool, Food Allergies, Gallbladder Pain, Hepatitis C (HCV), Intussusception, Pancreatic Cysts. For the full list see this list.