Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Ammar Shaheen, MD
Pulmonary Disease Physician (CMS: Pulmonary Disease) · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1801095989
- Accepts Medicare
- 41 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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8909 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 464107039
(219) 769-0054
fax (219) 769-1793
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2007 — 19 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- October 4, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1985 — 41 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RP1001X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01039733A
- Medicaid
- IN #201085710
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1801095989. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,677
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$178,290
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 610 | 204 | $111 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 284 | 77 | $74 | |
94010 |
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | 197 | 120 | $24 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 166 | 93 | $118 | |
99291 |
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes | 165 | 82 | $198 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 116 | 102 | $160 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 92 | 61 | $83 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 19 | 19 | $154 | |
99215 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes | 16 | 16 | $167 | |
99442 |
Telephone medical discussion with physician, 11-20 minutes | 12 | 12 | $84 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 2 peers in Merrillville Pulmonary Disease Physician, average services per provider: 130. This provider delivers 13× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$929
Transactions
39
Manufacturers
15
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 11 | $200.80 | |
| Genzyme Corporation | 5 | $161.95 | |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals INC. | 3 | $107.41 | |
| Grifols USA, LLC | 4 | $88.80 | |
| Mallinckrodt Hospital Products INC. | 2 | $51.95 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 3 | $50.10 | |
| Actelion Pharmaceuticals US, INC. | 2 | $42.76 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 1 | $39.99 | |
| Mylan Specialty L.P. | 2 | $33.35 | |
| United Therapeutics Corporation | 1 | $32.81 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 1 | $20.71 | |
| Insmed, INC. | 1 | $19.61 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., INC. | 1 | $19.18 | |
| Harmony Biosciences LLC | 1 | $18.05 | |
| Baxter Healthcare | 1 | $17.80 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,488
Patients
741
Total drug cost
$710,720
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 657 | 194 | $11,008 |
| Trelegy Ellipta (Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanter) | Brand | 386 | 80 | $302,749 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa (Albuterol Sulfate) | Brand | 331 | 109 | $11,494 |
| Breo Ellipta (Fluticasone/Vilanterol) | Brand | 258 | 69 | $137,918 |
| Theophylline ER (Theophylline Anhydrous) | Brand | 153 | 41 | $15,974 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 125 | 88 | $480 |
| Roflumilast | Generic | 96 | 28 | $20,745 |
| Breztri Aerosphere (Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterol) | Brand | 95 | 36 | $72,197 |
| Symbicort (Budesonide/Formoterol Fumarate) | Brand | 92 | 20 | $49,204 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 69 | 17 | $462 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ammar Shaheen's medical specialty?
Dr. Ammar Shaheen practices Pulmonary Disease Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Ammar Shaheen practice?
Dr. Ammar Shaheen practices at 8909 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 464107039. Office phone: 2197690054.
What is Dr. Ammar Shaheen's NPI?
Dr. Ammar Shaheen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801095989, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ammar Shaheen accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ammar Shaheen accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ammar Shaheen commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume (HCPCS 94010). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.