Summary

Pulin A. Shah, MD, specializes in ophthalmology at Ochsner Health. They diagnose eye conditions, like glaucoma and macular degeneration, and provide medical or surgical treatment for these problems.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 25 years of experience
  • 14 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Location

Pulin A Shah

4430 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVDMETAIRIE, LA 70006

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Accepts New Patients
3.8 
25 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
METAIRIE , LAMetairie , LANew Orleans , LAWESTWEGO , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Pulin A Shah

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Pulin A Shah has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Pulin A Shah has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Optometrist
  • Vision Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Pulin A Shah holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2007.

Residency

Completed their residency at California Pacific Medical Center in 2005.

Internship

Completed their internship at University of Hawaii in 2002.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 2001.

NPI Number

Pulin A Shah's NPI number is 1770537128.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Pulin Shah speak?
Pulin Shah speaks English.
Where is Pulin Shah's office located?
Pulin Shah's office is located at 4430 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD, METAIRIE, LA, 70006.
Does Pulin Shah accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Pulin Shah has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Pulin Shah?
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Does Pulin Shah accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Pulin Shah accepts on their Vitals profile.

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