Quick answers
- Does Apeksha Shah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Apeksha Shah accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Apeksha Shah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 33 Original Medicare patients and 588 services for Apeksha Shah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Apeksha Shah's NPI number?
- 1841848215. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Apeksha Shah, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 33 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 588 |
| Different services or procedures | 11 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 64 |
Most frequent services
- Psychotherapy, 45 minutes (90834)189 services
- Telehealth originating site facility fee (Q3014)157 services
- Group psychotherapy (90853)142 services
- Visit complexity inherent to evaluation and management associated with medical care services that serve as the continuing focal point for all needed health care services and/or with medical care services that are part of ongoing care related to a patient's (G2211)61 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol73%
- Arthritis55%
- Diabetes33%
Practice locations
Addresses where Apeksha Shah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 300 Forest Ave, AParamus, NJ 07652 (201) 490‑5158
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Apeksha Shah as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Hamilton Behavioral MD PA31 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Clinical Social Workerprimary
Other clinical social workers in Paramus
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Paramus, NJ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Hamilton Behavioral MD PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | CSW |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2007 |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1841848215 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians