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Psychiatry

Shilpa Amara, MD

Sees patients in New Orleans, LA · Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Shilpa Amara, MD (Psychiatry) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. NPI 1942566799. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Shilpa Amara, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

PsychiatryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
YesOffers telehealth
17Years since medical school (graduated 2009)
FemaleGender (as listed)
Ochsner Clinic LLCGroup practice (+1 more)

Quick answers

Where does Shilpa Amara see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including New Orleans, LA and Baton Rouge, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Shilpa Amara's specialty?
Medicare lists Psychiatry as the primary specialty.
Does Shilpa Amara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Shilpa Amara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
Does Shilpa Amara offer telehealth?
Medicare's clinician data says Shilpa Amara offers telehealth services. Ask the office which visits can be done by video or phone.
What is the phone number for Shilpa Amara?
(504) 842-3000, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Shilpa Amara's NPI number?
1942566799. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Shilpa Amara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Shilpa Amara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
  • MCCD Fl Psychiatry Services PA801 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in New Orleans

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New Orleans, LA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2009
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942566799
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians